Nine Etowah County projects split $75,331 in FY2026 grants
Nine Etowah County projects will share $75,331.29 in FY2026 grants distributed through Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council, funding everything from fire department rescue gear to a new outdoor classroom, according to a press release from the council. The grants were announced during a celebration at Hokes Bluff High School attended by legislators, community […]
Rick’s celebrates 50 years
Rick’s Discount Drugs celebrated 50 years of service to the Attalla community on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Mayor Larry Means, members of the city council, Chamber ambassadors, Chamber leadership and members of the community came together for a special ribbon cutting ceremony, hot dogs, merchandise giveaway and more.
Lotlinx appoints Gadsden native as president, CFO
Lotlinx, the inventory performance intelligence company for automotive retail, announced the appointment of George D. King, III as President & Chief Financial Officer. King joins the company’s executive leadership team and will oversee finance, operations, human resources, legal, and corporate development while partnering closely with Chairman & CEO Len Short and the Board of Directors […]
Jax State’s documentary on Randy Owen to air statewide
My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story follows the journey of the Jax State alumnus, trustee and country music legend Alabama Public Television will air My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the documentary chronicles the life and career […]
Jason Russell named Alabama’s 2026 Outstanding Biology Teacher
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) named Jason Russell, Southside High School teacher, the 2026 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) for Alabama. Presented annually since 1961, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award honors exceptional biology educators from each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and Canada who have made significant contributions […]
Gadsden State, JSU sign transfer agreement for technical degree graduates
Gadsden State Community College and Jacksonville State University have signed a transfer pathway agreement designed to help graduates of workforce-focused associate degree programs continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree. “At Gadsden State, we are committed to creating opportunities that help our students keep moving forward,” Alan Smith, president of Gadsden State Community College, […]
How your thoughts affect your feelings
By Carrie Halladay Most people are aware of their feelings. They know when they feel anxious, sad, angry, discouraged or overwhelmed. What many people don’t realize is that feelings usually do not appear out of nowhere. Before a feeling develops, there is often a thought. These thoughts may happen so quickly that we barely notice […]
What happens after you return a library book?
By Craig Scott Have you ever dropped a library book into one of our book drops, heard it land with a familiar “thunk,” and wondered what happens next? For most people, that’s the end of the story. For us, it’s just the beginning. Every day, library materials find their way back to us in several […]
23 years and 1,500 miles
By Sandra Bost It has been almost 2 weeks since my feet were on mission soil in Costa Rica. I want to share more about the things I saw The Lord do there. But, that can wait. This week, I heard the testimony of a dear friend sharing about her first mission trip, and I […]