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Progress 2021: DGI reflects on 2020, hopeful for new year

February 25, 2021

From left to right, Shane Ellison, Kay Moore and Eric Wright enjoy First Friday. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor While 2020 welcome...

Dr. Gertie Lowe recalled as prominent pillar of community and true inspiration

February 19, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Each community’s foundation is upheld with pillars who strengthen, support and strive to evoke positive change in all lives they touch, remaining resolute...

County commission honors RSVP director

February 19, 2021

RSVP Director Traci Pondick (left) accepts a certificate of service for her 15 years with the program f...

Gaston employee debuts new children’s book

February 19, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor One local elementary school staff member is making her authorial debut official. On Februar...

Local trio ‘Worth the Wait’ showcases talent, earning success on ‘The Voice’

February 11, 2021

From left to right, Worth the Wait members Jacy, Mia and Tara (Mama T) perform on the singing competition T...

University of Alabama First Class Pre-K program launching at Gadsden Center

February 11, 2021

The University of Alabama’s Early Learning Initiative leaders Dr. Cailin Kerch (left) and Dr. Alison Ho...

Gadsden City Council tables rendering facility resolution

February 5, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor On Tuesday, February 2, four members of the Gadsden City Council voted to indefinitely table a resolution that denied granting economic incentives for Pil...

County Commission honors former president, discusses COVID vaccine

February 5, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Etowah County Commission convened Tuesday, February 2 to honor one of its own. During the meeting, former commission president Jeffery Washington rece...