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September 25, 2026

Beautification board hosts 9/11 memorial observance

September 9, 2025

By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor The Gadsden Beautification Board will host its annual 9/11 Memorial Observance on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. on the corner of 4th & Bro...

Gadsden City approves 25-26 budget

September 9, 2025

By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Gadsden City Council approved the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday during the council meeting. The previous week, Brandon Phillips, Ga...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Southside stops Lee-Huntsville

September 9, 2025

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PHOTO GALLERY: GCHS defeats Buckhorn

September 8, 2025

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PHOTO GALLERY: Gaston takes on Susan Moore

September 8, 2025

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Local grocery magnate and charitable leader dead at 97

September 4, 2025

Edited Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11 a.m. to include funeral service information. Etowah County is mourning the death of Peter Valjean Grege...

Courtney Washington is now heading to Sweden for world championship

September 3, 2025

By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Courtney Washington, a Southside native, will represent Team USA for the second year in a row at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships, whi...