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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

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

Trump in tight race with Democratic rivals in battleground states

Monday, the New York Times and Siena College released battleground state polls that show President Donald J. Trump in a tight race against all three top Democrats in six key battleground states. Those states are Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. If the race were today, Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, has a lead … Continued
November 7, 2019

Byrne predicts that House Democrats will impeach the president

Friday, U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) spoke to an a campaign event in Gadsden at Lola’s on the River Restaurant. Byrne said that he expects that House Democrats will vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump (R) “sometime between now and Christmas.” Byrne defended the President. “The President had an obligation to make … Continued
November 5, 2019

U.S. Attorney announces $6.84 million in DOJ grants

Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced that nine north Alabama counties (Calhoun, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Madison, St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa) will receive funding to enhance public safety services through various Department of Justice grants. “The Department of Justice has again demonstrated its commitment to Alabama by providing much needed resources to local … Continued
October 17, 2019

Ivey announces Motus will bring 90 new jobs to Gadsden

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, will open a new factory in Gadsden. Motus is investing $15 million in its new manufacturing facility. Motus will create 90 new jobs at the facility, which will manufacture interior automotive parts and headliners. “Motus … Continued
July 18, 2019