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Derrick Sherrell to serve as Gadsden's interim fire chief
The Gadsden Fire Department has an interim chief. Derrick Sherrell, a 30-year veteran of the department, officially moved into that role on Oct. 4. He takes over from Wil Reed, who stepped down as chief to become executive director of Etowah County 911. ...
Leeds Council increase parking fines, lowers fee for yard sales
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune LEEDS, Ala.–The Leeds City Council met briefly on Monday, Oct. 7 where they approved an ordinance that adjusts two policies of the city’s fine and fee schedule. The changes specifically affect fines for unlawfully parking in handicapped spaces and permit fees for yard sales. The new policy increases the […]
Look Back ... to mulling names for the JSU head coach spot, 1999
Oct. 7—Oct. 7, 1949, in The Star: Buddy Rutledge, star fullback for the Anniston Bulldogs during the previous two football seasons, has been chosen by Coach Lumpkin of the University of Georgia to captain the freshman team in a game against Auburn's "Baby Tigers" tomorrow. Two other former Anniston Bulldogs playing for Georgia tomorrow will be Marvin Hester and Billy Snider. Also this date: ...
Alabama high school sports: Vote for Gadsden Times boys and girls athlete of the Week of Oct. 4
(This story was updated to add new information.) It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week. Last week, Southside's Koal Garrett won 57% of the vote after a three touchdown night to lead a comeback against Etowah. On the girls side, Cherokee County's Jolie Alexander had 27...
Trussville Police, Fire collecting donations for Helene victims
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Police and Fire Departments are collecting donated items for victims of Hurricane Helene, which tore through multiple states late last month. The storm had a death toll of at least 230 people and has caused billions of dollars in damage as it destroyed homes, roads, and businesses. From […]
Phil Williams: Political key terrain
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary There is a classic book on my shelf by 19th-century Prussian General Carl Von Clausewitz called “On War.” Clausewitz’s seminal work on warfare lays out truths about strategy, tactics, decision-making, and leadership. Among other factors for victory, he extols the virtues of key terrain, describing it as one of the […]
Tree Talk: Leaf Peeper Season coming soon!
By Jenna P. Jones, Trussville Tree Commission The process of autumn leaves changing colors is called senescene. And here to explain that beautiful mystery is a publication from the Alabama Forestry Commission: The Secret of Fall Colors Few sights satisfy the soul like the brilliant colors splashed across our nation’s hardwood forests each fall. Refusing […]
Lass But Not Least: A Visit To An Old Friend
By Ken Lass She is 74 years old. She lives alone in a tiny apartment in a building designated for low income and mentally challenged individuals. Let’s call her Sue. Several years earlier she had been diagnosed with a form of schizophrenia. She says she heard voices in her head, and often had trouble deciding if they were real. She is on […]
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