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Gadsden fireworks show to go on after new company has to be brought in
Those attending tonight's fireworks show over the Coosa River hosted by the City of Gadsden and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association may have to alter their viewing locations after a new company had to be brought in at the last minute to stage the display. According to a Facebook post from...
Changes to 2024 Fireworks show
NOTICE: We've been in communication with the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association, and there will be a few changes to tonight's fireworks show in Gadsden due to unforeseen circumstances. The launch area for the fireworks will now be at the OLD CONVENTION HALL site next to the Amp. Show time is still...
Gadsden forced to adjust fireworks show after technician injured at Jacksonville event
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — Changes were made to the city of Gadsden's annual Fourth of July fireworks show due to a fireworks technician's injury at a separate event in Jacksonville. The technician was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham after an accidental discharge at Jacksonville's "JaxFest" Wednesday. The city...
Albertville Board of Education appoints new principals
ALBERTVILLE – At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the Albertville Board of Education successfully filled several critical leadership roles. New appointments include principals for both the high school and elementary school, as well as a new head baseball coach for the high school (see story on Page B1 of today’s edition).
ADRS breaks ground on new location in Gadsden
The expansion of Gadsden State’s Adult Learning program left Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) in Gadsden without a building to operate out of. Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Executive Director David Hooks and his staff were able to come up with a creative solution to fund a new property.
City of Gadsden testing new video messaging system
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - City leaders in Gadsden are testing a new way to get you help and answers by using a new messaging system called Rep’d that allows city officials to respond to you with a video message. Gadsden city leaders say this is a way for neighbors...
Gadsden trying out new question-answer service for residents
The City of Gadsden has entered into a trial contract with a company to provide a new question-answer service for residents. Rep'd is a video messaging and engagement platform for local governments. The platform allows residents to submit questions to the city. The city will respond to the questions through videos.
Gadsden to conduct trial run with video messaging platform
The City of Gadsden is going to test drive another way of communicating directly with local residents. The City Council on June 25 approved a three-month trial run, at a cost of $500 per month, with Rep'd, which describes itself as “a video messaging and engagement platform for municipalities.”
Two teens orchestrate small Alabama town's Fourth of July fireworks show
HIGHLAND LAKE, Ala. — The small town of Highland Lake witnessed a Fourth of July fireworks show Thursday, orchestrated by two teenage brothers, Max and Brady Ryan. "I just like the big boom. You know, it's fun. It's cool to watch," Max, 15, said. The brothers have been staging...
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