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February 24, 2026

Girl Scouts kick off 2026 cookie season

January 13, 2026

Girl Scouts in North-Central Alabama are getting ready for the start of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season — a familiar and much-an...

Thomas Smith celebrates 100th birthday

January 13, 2026

On December 23, Thomas Harold Smith, Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday. Born in Southside, and a graduate of his beloved Smokeneck Tech, Ha...

Jacksonville State honors emerging scholars for Fall

January 13, 2026

Jacksonville State University recognized more than 930 high school students as Emerging Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester, honoring...

TOGGLE awards coming soon

January 13, 2026

The Theatre of Gadsden will host its annual TOGGLE Awards on Jan. 31. The ceremony honors the performers, volunteers and behind-the-s...

Tigers For Tomorrow offers $5 January admission

January 13, 2026

Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is inviting the community to explore one of Alabama’s most distinctive wildlife destinations...

Gadsden Police Department receives donation of Hot Wheels for kids

January 7, 2026

Submitted by Gadsden City The city of Gadsden recognized Katie McKenzie and Philip Williams for their donation of around 600 Hot Wheels earlier this month to the...

The Joy of the Lord in 2026

January 7, 2026

By Sandra Bost It’s the end of the year. Cue the reflections and resolutions. The year 2025 brought lots of changes for my family. The biggest event was sel...

Volunteers: The Heart of Our Library

December 29, 2025

By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library One of the greatest strengths of the Gadsden Public Library is the people who support it—not just our sta...

Gadsden resident celebrates 102nd birthday

December 29, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Birthday wishes were in order for Nina Tenerani, who celebrated her 102nd birthday Wednesday, Dec. 17, surrounded by friends and well-wishers who gathered to...