By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
Local Rita Young Allen is headed to the Ms. Senior America Classic pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 19. She was recently named Ms. Senior A...
Name: Jenifer Grace
Where were you born and raised?
“I was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan.”
What is your occupation?
“I am the Executive Director...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
Hokes Bluff CityFest returns Saturday, September 23 with activities for a full day of family friendly fun. This is the fourth year the event has been held...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
A Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, October 7 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Cross...
Name: Nanda Patel
Where were you born and raised?
I am Indian by blood. I was born in British Kenya as my grandfather migrated from India in 1906. After African...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
FLD Garden Shop offers everything you would expect in a garden shop, from plants and planters, to fountains, wind chimes and garden signs.
But the shop...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
On Saturday, September 9, the Sixth Street Pool’s grand reopening welcomed the Sixth Street community, City of Gadsden officials, Coach George Bak...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
The 78th Annual Etowah County Fair is coming to town. The event will be held September 19 through 23 at the Etowah County Fairgrounds, located at 31 Grif...
Name: Dr. Cynthia Toles
Where were you born and raised?
“I was born, raised and educated in Gadsden, Alabama.”
What is your occupation?
“My occupation is...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
The Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) are working together with other Etowah C...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
All summer, the Fifth Street Market in downtown Gadsden has been offering produce, homemade crafts and more to the public. Now the market is gearing up fo...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
At the August 29 Gadsden City Council meeting, council members announced that the Sixth Street Pool will reopen on Saturday, September 2.
YMCA Director Leroy Fal...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
The Turtle Island Native American Association’s 4th Annual Noccalula Falls Pow Wow will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3, at Noccalula Falls Park f...
Name: Willie Brown
Where were you born and raised?
“Raised in Gadsden. Born in Elmore County.”
What is your occupation?
“Retired from Uncle Sam. I was a mechanic for Etowah County from 1963 to 1997. I was president of the local union from 1963 to 1985. I w...
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor
On Monday, August 21, people across the United States looked towards the sky to view the first solar eclipse in North America since 1979. Etowah County jo...
