Gadsden, Ala. — The Alabama Power Co. granted $50,000 to Gadsden State Community College to construct a new walking and running trail along the perimeter of the Wallace Drive Campus that borders the Coosa River. Known as the Coosa River Trail at Gadsden State, the multi-purpose venue will be open to College employees and students as well as members of the community for walking, running and enjoying nature. Future plans include an outdoor classroom for Gadsden State and public school students to study
Gadsden, AL, April 15, 2024 – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts
Gadsden, Ala. — The police departments for Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to enhance community safety and cooperation. The agreement aims to promote mutual assistance and collaborative efforts to ensure the well-being of residents and students in Gadsden. “This is a significant step towards building a safer and more secure community,” said Jay Freeman, chief of the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department.Gadsden State
Gadsden, Ala. – Students who attended Gadsden State Community College between 2020 and 2024 are invited to submit up to five visual artworks to be considered for the Juried Student Art Exhibition. The exhibit will open with a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 2 at the Walnut Gallery. It is free to the public. The deadline to submit artwork is at 5 p.m. April 22. Notification of selection will be sent via text and email on April 25. Artists should observe the following guidelines for consideration
Gadsden State Cherokee holds food drive Centre, Ala. — Gadsden State Cherokee is hosting a food drive for the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, a child-focused facility designed to be a comfortable and safe place for children who have been victimized through abuse or neglect. Individually packaged snacks and drinks as well as $5 fast food cards will be accepted. The public can drop off donations to the academic building through April 30. Free public events planned for Poetry
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College’s head softball coach is busy recruiting members to his burgeoning program. So far, there are 21 signed players with an additional 10 players making verbal commitments. “We have a great group of ladies coming to Gadsden State to play softball,” said Coach Ryan Clark. “I am very proud that they will represent our first team after not fielding a team for seven years.” The softball program came to a halt in 2016. Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College broke ground for a new baseball-softball complex in the Gadsden Sports Park today. The $10 million facility will be funded with a bond approved in November by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. “We believe this complex is a tremendous recruitment tool for us,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State. “We recruit the athletes, who, in turn, encourage friends and family to attend Gadsden State. Expanding sports is beneficial for
Gadsden, AL(April 1, 2024) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Gadsden Regional Medical Center has donated more than 600 jars of peanut butter to the Etowah Community Food Bank. All of that peanut butter was donated by Gadsden Regional’s employees, medical staff members, board members, and community partners during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Key community partners included Modern Woodmen of America - Morgan
Modern Woodmen of America continues to pioneer positive futures for its members Modern Woodmen of America, a national fraternal financial services organization with local offices in this area, has reported strong results for year-end 2023, including increased life insurance in force, growth of surplus and premium income, and continued community impact. “Modern Woodmen has been committed to the common bonds of financial security, quality family life and community impact for 141 years,” remarks local
Gadsden Regional Medical Center honored physicians on National Doctors’ Day by supporting the Family Success Center of Etowah County. The medical staff chose the nonprofit entity, whose mission is strengthening families in Etowah County, to receive a $6,000 donation on their behalf. National Doctors’ Day serves as a moment to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing quality health care to individuals and communities. “We are grateful to the physicians on the medical
Gadsden Regional Medical Center is Vital to Etowah CountyDelivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger communityGadsden, AL, March 25, 2024 – Over the course of 2023, Gadsden Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 270,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Gadsden Physician Clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 29,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically
Gadsden, Ala. — The City of Hokes Bluff donated a fully-equipped 2015 Ford Explorer to the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department. The cost? One dollar. “We want Gadsden State to be as safe as our community,” said Hokes Bluff Mayor Scott Reeves. “Hokes Bluff is among the safest cities in the state. We want to do our part to ensure that Gadsden State remains safe as well. We have children from Hokes Bluff who continue their education at Gadsden State. Their safety and