First Friday returns
Downtown Gadsden hosts First Friday on August 7 from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music, and the arts. Broad Street will be closed to automobile traffic at 3:00 pm to allow classic cars, live music and food vendors to set up. Cars should not […]
Cyclosporiasis outbreak continues
Alabama health officials are reporting an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, as investigators continue to trace the source of infestations linked to restaurant outbreaks and contaminated produce. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the state had reported 85 cases of cyclosporiasis as of […]
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 […]