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The Vagabond – Livestock used to roam downtown Gadsden
Visitors to Gadsden in the past, especially those who were reared in sizeable cities, wished to know why the city authorities back in the 1880s did not pass a law prohibiting cows and hogs running loose on the downtown streets. Gadsden was not much different from most other small town...
Magneco/Metrel holds grand opening at former steel mill
Last Friday, July 19, Mayor Craig Ford welcomed Magneco/Metrel to Gadsden during a dedication and grand opening ceremony. The company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. “I remember when the steel plant shut down, and it’s...
Gadsden State raises building fee
Gadsden State Community College is increasing its annual revenue by approximately $600,000 with an increase in the special building fee. The fee will increase from $12 to $20 per credit hour beginning in the fall semester. “The special building fee provides funds for improvement of our facilities and to finance...
New truck arrives for Gadsden Fire Station 4
The City of Gadsden held a dedication ceremony for the Gadsden Fire Department’s newest fire truck on Tuesday, July 23. The new fire engine represents an investment of more than $1 million by Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford and the Gadsden City Council. “Thank you to the city council for...
Gadsden’s First Friday returns Aug. 2
Downtown Gadsden will host First Friday on August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents and visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music and the arts. Broad Street will be closed to traffic at 4 p.m. to allow classic cars, live music and...
Station Sales Week of 7/26
After originally filing the deal last October and requesting its dismissal in November, Walt Williams Jr. and Melinda Williams’ Williams Communications has refiled their deal to sell Country “The Big 95” 95.3 WHMA-FM Alexandria/Anniston AL, Gospel 1390 WHMA Anniston, Classic Rock “Rock 105.9” WKLS Gadsden AL, Sports “ESPN 97.5” W248CE Gadsden/WKLS-HD2 and Silent 105.5 WFCT Apalachicola FL to Josh Bohn’s Hometown Radio LLC for $250,000.
'Unwavering dedication': GSCC police officer also pastors church, sees link in the roles
Sgt. David Bankson of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is all about the two P’s — policing and preaching — and sees a link between the two. “I support and serve my community as both a minister and a police officer,” he said. “As a minister, I provide spiritual guidance, counseling and support while as a police officer I provide safety and security. In both roles, I’m providing care to my community.” ...
Gadsden State Community College Launches CoMeT Program with Inaugural Signing Event
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College celebrated the launch of its Consortium of Machining Education Training (CoMeT) with a signing event for its first cohort of students. The event took place at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus, marking the beginning of an innovative hybrid work-based apprenticeship program designed to help students […] The post Gadsden State Community College Launches CoMeT Program with Inaugural Signing Event appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
After two years of heartbreak, Coosa Christian football seniors ready to make one final run
It's been two offseasons of heartbreak for Coosa Christian football. After the 2022 season, when a last-second Hail Mary pass by Pickens County took them down in the semifinals, the players said they were going to use that feeling to get better and bring home a state title. In 2023, they got past Pickens County and into the state title game, but gave up a 14-point lead to start another offseason of asking what if. ...
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
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