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Attalla Elementary School fair fosters youth business owners

December 20, 2019

Photo: Angela and Dylan Rakestraw (left) smile for a photo with Jacob and Jennifer Fitts (right) at Attalla El...

Gadsden's Iva Nelson named Municipal City Clerk of the Year

December 20, 2019

By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer Iva Nelson never thought much about local government until 1984, when she found herself working...

McGuffey Healthcare remembers residents during the holidays

December 20, 2019

By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer McGuffey Healthcare in Gadsden raised awareness to a pertinent issue affecting Alabama this...

Rainbow City Coin Club donates $4,500 to local charities

December 20, 2019

Photo: The Rainbow City Coin Club held a meeting on Nov. 17 at Rainbow City Hall. Pictured, sitting, from...

Operation Santa Paws now underway at Gadsden Petco

December 20, 2019

Local animal advocate Christi Brown is demonstrating the power of grassroots conversation, dedication and k...

Locally started hiking challenge inspires others

December 6, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor In 2016, Tami Brooks decided she wanted to hike the Grand Canyon in Arizona. In order to accomplish t...

Gadsden Fire Department now accepting donations for Toys From Santa program

December 6, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor The City of Gadsden Fire Department is currently accepting donations for its annual Toys From Santa program. Toys From Santa aims to provide toys for all disadvantaged...

GCHS student receives class credit to work

December 6, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor Gadsden City High School senior Haley James practically grew up at Gadsden Lighting Showroom. “It’s a family business,” said James. “I’ve really been raised there sinc...

Local Toys for Tots program finds new home

November 27, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor The Toys for Tots program in Etowah County was nearly canceled this year, but thanks to a local church and some new volunteers the program is now aiming to help even mo...