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May 30, 2026

$16K donation helps support Gadsden State automotive students

October 30, 2025

On Oct. 27, Gadsden State Community College’s Automotive Service Technology program received a $16,000 donation from Ronnie...

County Career Technical Center expands programs

October 30, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent The Etowah County Career Technical Center and Etowah County Schools are expanding career and technical education opportunities for students across the distri...

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Challenger Center of Northeast Alabama announces naming partnerships in support of STEM education

October 30, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced two new partners who have committed to supporting STEM missions and programs designed to en...

Colegrove honored as District 6 Superintendent of the Year

October 30, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Jeff Colegrove, superintendent of Attalla City Schools, began his 29th year in education by being named the District 6 Superintendent of the Year for 2026 by...

JSU partners with Challenger Learning Center

October 30, 2025

The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees has approved an agreement with Challenger Learning Center of Nort...

GSCC to host free construction recruitment hiring events

October 30, 2025

Gadsden State Community College is partnering with the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute (ACRI) and Alabama Talent Sol...

Gadsden invites residents to celebrate “Plaid Friday” this year

October 30, 2025

Downtown Gadsden merchants are embracing the holiday spirit and inviting shoppers to take part in Plaid Friday, a fun and...

U.S. Postal Service to observe Veterans Day Holiday on Nov. 11

October 30, 2025

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. All Post Office locations will be closed in reco...

Act of Kindness Changes a Life: Project SEARCH intern at GRMC receives donated car

October 30, 2025

Every once in a while, something happens that completely fills your heart—and this week, team members of the Etowah County Project SEARCH program w...