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Cardinal Foundation Elects New Board Members
The Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation has elected six new members to the board of directors. The Cardinal Foundation supports the mission of Gadsden State and provides opportunities for students. New members include Melissa Battles, Donny Dunn, Eva Garner, Ray Smith, Tony Smith and Erin Wells. “We are pleased...
Gadsden State teams, athletes named to NJCAA All-Academic teams
Three Gadsden State athletic programs and a number of individual GSCC student-athletes were recently named to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s All-Academic Team for 2023-44. Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of 3.60 or higher for the 2023-24 academic year. The criteria for the three NJCAA All-Academic teams are a 4.0 GPA for first team, a 3.80-3.99 GPA for second team and a 3.60-3.79 GPA for third team.
Woman Jailed After High-Speed Pursuit
In the early morning hours of Sunday (July 21st), the High-Speed Pursuit initiated by Gadsden Police, ended in Rainbow City – thanks to efforts of collaborative efforts of multiple agencies. Officers were initially called to the Club View area in response to reports of a suspicious vehicle. Upon attempting to stop that vehicle, the driver, identified as Stephanie O’Bryant, fled the scene and lead the officers on a high-speed chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Magneco/Metrel has grand opening in Gadsden
Magneco/Metrel held a grand opening Friday at its Gadsden location after an $8 million renovation of the former Gulf States Steel site. The plant was originally expected to open in fall 2025. “Due to the excellent support from the City of Gadsden, the Industrial Development Authority and the local supplier...
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.
Fan Vote: Who should be the Gadsden Times preseason No. 1 high school football team?
It's that time of year again, football season is coming. With practice for Alabama high school football starting next week for some teams, the debate on who should be the preseason No. 1 one team will ramp up. The Gadsden Times is giving fans a chance to select who they think should be the number one team as the season gets started.
From Tee to Trophy at Calhoun County Golf Tournament
Glencoe, AL – A day short of his 26th birthday, Brown scores his first victory on the Calhoun County Golf Tour, winning the Etowah County Open. By Joe Medley Big things are happening in Tee Brown’s life. The Twin Bridges assistant pro turns 26 Monday, has a daughter due in November, and those aren’t even […] The post From Tee to Trophy at Calhoun County Golf Tournament appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Two northwest Alabama airports receive money for improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Two airports in northwest Alabama received money for improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The Posey Field Airport in Haleyville received $236,433 — a combination of federal, state and local money — for improvements to its southeast hangar. The Russellville Municipal Airport...
Congressman Rogers Announces $74,857.14 Federal Funding for Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department
Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced that the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department in Calhoun County will receive $74,857.14 in federal funding. This allocation is part of over $915,000 awarded to first responders in East Alabama through the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The grant program is […] The post Congressman Rogers Announces $74,857.14 Federal Funding for Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Here's what happens to Alabama ballots after presidential ticket shakeup
State officials confirmed Monday that Alabama ballots for the general election will have the Democratic candidates for president and vice-president listed as chosen at the party's convention next month. President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race, and he has thrown his support to Vice-President Kamala Harris to lead the...
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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