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August 3, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor Bob Collins recently announced his candidacy for the mayor’s office in Rainbow City. Collins has lived in Rainbow City for 10 years and is self-employed. He is the foun...

McGuire brings film venture back home

August 10, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor Bo McGuire wants to bring a film crew to his hometown of Hokes Bluff to l...

Kids’ haircuts free for back-to-school

August 10, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor A couple of years ago the people of First United Methodist Church of Gadsden w...

Event supports stand agains bullying

August 24, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor Gadsden and Etowah County young people gathered Wednesday night for music and for a message about standing for...

Hardin Center programs grow, move

August 24, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor The Hardin Center is keeping the arts in motion, literally. One program moved to a new home recently a...

Gadsden State, City of Gadsden deal nets property for soccer fields

August 24, 2012

Donna Thornton/News Editor The Gadsden City Council approved an arrangement with Gadsden State Community College that will give the city access...

Welch to join Peace Corps

August 24, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor In a matter of days, Patrick Welch embarks on an adventure – 27 months in the Peace Corps, working in Nicaragua, to bring environmental education to schools and commu...

Runoff vote required for three races

August 31, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor Runoff votes will be required in only three of the municipal elections held Aug. 28. Two city council races i...

Gadsden City Council votes to give piano, fund program

August 31, 2012

By Donna Thornton/News Editor The City of Gadsden gave the gift of music – or the potential for it – to the Northeast Alabama Boys and Girls...