Name: Ben Reed
Where were you born and raised?
“I was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia.”
What is your occupation?
“I am the councilman for Gadsden...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
Sports enthusiasts, Boy Scout supporters and locals flocked to 210 at the Tracks in Gadsden on Thursday, June 21 to enjoy a good meal and more at the 2018...
By Kaitlin Fleming, Staff Correspondent
The 4th of July is right around the corner and the temperature is rising in Alabama...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
There is plenty of fun to be had around Etowah County during the upcoming week in celebration of July 4.
On Tuesday, July 3, Big Wills Creek Campground a...
Name: Drew Southers
Where were you born and raised?
“Chatsworth, Georgia. It’s a very small town in North Georgia located in the...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
On Tuesday, June 19, City of Gadsden officials hosted a kick-off event for the beginning of construction on the city’s new Black Creek Complex.
The Black...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
On Tuesday, June 19, The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts hosted Atlanta sisters Linda Mitchell and Mary Anne Mitchell. The Hardin Center is current...
By Kaitlin Fleming, Staff Correspondent
Approximately 5 million adults over the age of 60 have been victims of abuse. In Etowah County alone there were 309 cases of elder abuse in 2017.
The Cou...
Name: Tony Reddick
What is your occupation?
“I am the newly appointed Superintendent of the Gadsden City School System.”
What made you decide to work in your field?
“It w...
By Kaitlin Fleming, Staff Correspondent
On Friday, June 8, the Etowah Historical Society welcomed a special guest speaker for its meeting, City of Attalla Mayor Larry Means.
Means, who was born...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 8th Annual Student Leadership Academy this past week. Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin started the progra...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
Across Etowah County today, Friday, June 15, volunteers are working hard to improve the comm...
By Kaitlin Fleming, Staff Correspondent
Those who knew Wayne Mayes describe him as a great skeet shooter and an even better friend. He was approachable and kind and humble about his wins, and hi...
Name: Marlene Holcomb
Where were you born and raised?
“I was born in Albion, Ohio and lived there until I was 16 years old. I the...
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Locals headed to the polls on Tuesday, June 5 to vote in the local and state primary elections.
In Etowah County, abou...
