Gadsden

News

Gadsden City School’s Browning selected as an Afterschool Ambassador for Alabama

Browning is one of only 15 leaders in the country chosen for the honor this year.

February 21, 2025

Opinion

The real story of Gadsden and Goodyear

The only way to make unions seem like the bad guy in a tale of American industry is to lie about them.

Josh Moon

April 9, 2024

Opinion

The UAW is a multi-level marketing scheme selling empty promises

It’s time to let Alabama’s auto workers know what the people of Gadsden know.

Scott Stadthagen

April 8, 2024

Opinion

Gadsden, Etowah County should remain in Congressional District 4

Changes are coming. But those changes shouldn’t come at the expense of the people of Gadsden and Etowah County.

Craig Ford

July 14, 2023

Gadsden selected as home of new microreactor manufacturing plant

The plant is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and become operational in 2027.

Samuel Stettheimer

June 22, 2023

Occupational tax bill died this session. What was the reason?

SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it.

Patrick Darrington

June 7, 2023

Former Rep. Rod Scott named Gadsden planning director

Scott represented House District 55 in the Birmingham area for 16 years.

March 3, 2023

Gadsden mayor appoints medical cannabis recruitment task force

The city of Gadsden is rolling out the red carpet for medical cannabis businesses interested in locating in Gadsden.

November 22, 2022

Opinion

Land-use decisions are made by local officials, not ADEM

The local route — calling on local officials and holding them accountable — is often the best path for citizens to get what they want, or block what they don’t want.

Lance LeFleur

November 17, 2021

Craig Ford announces candidacy for mayor of Gadsden

Lifelong Gadsden native and former elected official Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for mayor.

November 16, 2021