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Magneco/Metrel opens ahead of schedule at historic Gadsden steel site
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — A dedication and grand opening ceremony was held Friday for the company now occupying the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. The city said the Magneco/Metrel company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the location. “I remember when...
New fire truck for Gadsden firefighters
GADSDEN Ala. (WBRC) - A shiny new piece of equipment for Gadsden firefighters. Monday, a dedication ceremony was held for the new ladder truck which will go into service at Station 4 in Alabama City. It replaces a 17-year-old truck that will be moved into reserve. Mayor Craig Ford and...
World’s Longest Yard Sale back for 38th year, spanning six states
GADSDEN — The City of Gadsden will soon be taking part in the world’s longest yard sale, now returning for its 38th year. Scheduled for Aug. 1-4, The 127 Yard Sale, as the event is known, is 690 miles long and runs through northeast Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan.
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis leaving for Calhoun County schools
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis has resigned to take the top job of Calhoun County schools. According to The Anniston Star, the Calhoun County Board of Education hired Willis, 53, in a vote Tuesday morning. Willis starts the job immediately. Willis has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from...
Water board 'heroes' honored for work to repair broken line, averting catastrophe
A broken main line that disrupted water service in Gadsden and some surrounding areas on July 8 was bad enough, but officials say it was minutes away from being disastrous. The people who kept that from happening — labeled heroes by all concerned — were in the spotlight at the July 16 Gadsden City Council meeting.
Martin’s Launched “Treasure Our Teachers” Program to Support Local Educators
Calhoun County, AL – Martin’s, a leading community-focused clothing store based in Calhoun County, recently launched the “Treasure Our Teachers” program, an initiative under the Martin’s Miracles program. This back-to-school charity program aimed to support educators in Calhoun County and surrounding areas. The program selects five teachers through a vote conducted by the buyer’s office. […] The post Martin’s Launched “Treasure Our Teachers” Program to Support Local Educators appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations
Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Work Session Mayor Baker brought up Piedmont Street and Sanitation Supervisor Tim Frost to discuss the situation with his department. First, Frost made it very clear to the Council he is in a bind in his job. He is running out of workers. Employees are leaving the […] The post Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
JSU commemorates Randy Owen at ROC groundbreaking
It was evident construction was in its beginning stages by the dusty lot piled with gravel, dirt and lumber. As people gathered under the tent Tuesday morning with student and professional press members swarming the edges, the crowd began to hush. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, Governor Kay Ivey,...
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