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Aderholt sends letter to FAA opposing proposed Gadsden rendering plant

The FAA is involved in this because the city of Gadsden is selling ground at the airport for the rendering plant.

July 8, 2021

State Sen. Andrew Jones says he will seek re-election

State Sen. Andrew Jones has announced that he is running for a second term representing Alabama Senate District 10.

May 13, 2021

ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal

A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils.

January 21, 2021

Governor makes numerous appointments to state, local roles

On Tuesday, the governor’s office announced several new appointments.

December 9, 2020

Etowah County Republicans rally for Trump

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, the special guest at the rally, is set to deliver remarks.

October 31, 2020

Alabama records more than 40,000 coronavirus cases in July

Not only is July the worst month for new coronavirus cases, but the number of cases reported in July is also more than every other month of the pandemic combined.

July 28, 2020

More than 500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in July

July is also by far the worst month for new coronavirus infections in Alabama. Another 1,037 cases were confirmed by the state on Sunday.

July 27, 2020

July is worst month yet for Alabama COVID-19 deaths

Deaths are dramatically up from the month of June, when 296 deaths were reported. Thus far in July, 399 Alabamians have died from COVID-19.

July 23, 2020

Mark Gidley announces run for Rep. Becky Nordgren’s House seat

Republican voters in Etowah County went to the polls and elected State Rep. Becky Nordgren, R-Gadsden, as their nominee for revenue commissioner, defeating Jeff Overstreet in the Republican primary runoff. No Democrat qualified for the seat, so Nordgren will likely be the commissioner once the current commissioner’s term runs out. At that time, the governor … Continued

July 15, 2020

Etowah County receives funding to improve industrial mega-site

In December, the Renewal of Alabama Commission approved a grant application from the Etowah County Commission to further improve a thousand acre industrial mega-site. The Etowah County Commission owns and is developing a thousand acre site on I-59 between Attalla and Steele. The Commission and the state hopes to lure a major employer or employers … Continued

January 28, 2020