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  • Some Marshall County roads closed because of flooding January 27, 2012
    A couple of roads in southern Marshall County have been closed because of water problems, according to the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. […]
  • Eighth-grader Justin Kelley wins county spelling bee January 27, 2012
    Justin Kelley, an eighth-grade student at Gadsden Middle School, will represent Etowah County in the Alabama Spelling Bee after winning the county spelling bee Wednesday. […]
  • Romney, Gingrich clash in final Florida debate January 27, 2012
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors anti-immigrant sentiments and ridiculing the former House speaker's call to colonize the moon. […]
  • Around Here for Jan. 27 January 27, 2012
    • The Etowah County Rescue Squad recently elected new officers. They include Captain Mike Bettis; 1st Lt. Andrew Richardson; 2nd Lt. David Minton; 1st Sgt. Jonathan Hickman; and Secretary/Treasurer Josiah Hickman. […]
  • Gadsden's Boman dies at 81 January 27, 2012
    Former broadcaster and businessman Charlie Boman, 81, Gadsden, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Arrangements were incomplete Thursday evening. […]
  • Man found guilty of sexual abuse; child gave birth to his baby January 27, 2012
    An Attalla man was found guilty Thursday of child sexual abuse, according to a news release from District Attorney Jimmie Harp. […]
  • Bills to remove teachers from ethics law; set teacher gift maximum of $100 introduced January 27, 2012
    MONTGOMERY — Legislators are proposing changes in the ethics law to allow seasonal gifts of up to $100 to teachers but limit gifts to other groups of public employees to only a nominal value. […]
  • Legislator: State immigration law hurting jobs January 27, 2012
    MONTGOMERY — The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Thursday previewed new legislation that would help industry recruiters, but the committee also heard that the state’s anti-immigration law is being used against them by other states. […]
  • Obama to Republicans: Game on January 26, 2012
    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama delivered an election-year broadside to Republicans: Game on. […]
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Gadsden Library Events for September October

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Introducing our new Lunch & Learn program … a series of Tuesday
noontime programs all designed to highlight the decade of the 1950′s.  We
are calling our series “Go Ape for the 50′s”.  The program will run each
Tuesday during September and October beginning at 12 Noon and lasting
approximately one hour.  People can bring their brown bag lunches, learn
about and discuss the good, ol’ days and the library will provide sweet
tea and dessert.

The Bookmobile is an impressive 74′ long semi-truck (painted
by Disney) that has been traveling the USA and visiting libraries all
around the country (mostly in major cities).  We are fortunate to be on
their schedule this year and the Bookmobile will arrive at the Gadsden
Public Library on Friday, October 22nd.  Hours will run from 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM that day.  The Bookmobile will help educate our patrons about the
ease of downloading free digital audiobooks, eBooks and music directly
onto their hand-held devices.  Just like checking out a book from the
library, our patrons can now download books offered by our library
directly to their devices without leaving home!  The Digitial Bookmobile
will help us promote this great service using instructional videos,
interactive computer stations on-board the truck and learn new ways to
enjoy books and other materials.

For more info, call the Gadsden Public Library at 256-549-4699

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Reserve Your Next Room Online at Gadsden Inn and Suites

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Friday, March 26th, 2010

Gadsden Inn and Suites has recently upgraded their website and now offer their guests the options to view room availability and make reservations online. The new system went live on March 25. One minute after the system began, they received their first online reservation.  Rooms will be filling up fast for the upcoming race at Talladega, so don’t delay. Tell your out-of-town friends and family about the new site, Gadsden Inn and Suites.

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First Friday is March 5th

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Friday, February 26th, 2010

Gadsden Participating Merchants:

Alabama Gift Company – Come check out our great Easter goodies from Priester’s Pecan Company and Chrissie Schubert. Pre-order your Easter Baskets with new spring containers to choose from. Now selling beautiful and delicious “Cookie Bouquets” – a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, Get Well Soon or just because! Remember, we are open EVERY Friday until 10pm.

Blackstone Pub & Eatery – Beer Tasting Event begins at 5:00pm. Cost is $8 per person. First Friday After-Party: Blackstone Band performs at 9:15pm.

Coosa Outfitters – Free stickers and t-shirts to all who ask! Free boat demo!

Flowers by Rita/Custom Framing/Digital Photography – All major college sports framed prints. Also, don’t forget Rita for all your floral needs.

Gadsden Christian Bookstore – Book signing with Emmett Roper.

Gadsden Metro.Com – Live Web Cast. Special guest Attorney General Troy King.

Gadsden Museum of Art- Open until 7pm. 2010 Art Show.

Hardin Center for Cultural Arts – Indoor Art Bazaar: Booths for artists will be open from 3-8pm. GRAND OPENING of “Robot Carnival” exhibit. For more info call 543-2787.

Hicks Family Shoes – Naturalizer trunk show – see latest spring merchandise from Naturalizer! Meet Edgar McVay of Naturalizer, and see his whole line of shoes. Register for free prizes! Kevin Moore playing sax out front.

Hobbies and Collectibles- 25% off all comic back issues

Little Faces Doll Shop – Big Sam the Balloon Man is back! Starshine Faces will be inside. Moonlight Silver Screen Productions will be doing a presentation outside. Be sure to check out a large group of clearance items 50% off!

MarketPlace Interiors – All day on First Friday, storewide clearance day to prepare for new spring merchandise that will be coming in! This sale will only exclude Trapp Candles and Feed on the Word Scriptureware.

Off Campus Bookstore – Glencoe High School student, William H. Yancey will signing copies of his novel, “Peacekeeper.”

Paint the Town- painting “Tulips.” Click on their name to register or for more info.

Ramona’s La Diva Boutique – Stop by Ramona’s and enjoy the sounds of sweet, smooth jazz by our DJ while shopping for your jazzy Black & White Ball attire. See a peek preview of Ramona’s Spring Fashions!

The Stone Market – It’s a Spring Fling at The Stone Market! Wine tasting from 6:30 to 8:30pm – tasting wines for Spring! $5 tasting fee applied to any wine purchase! On First Friday and Saturday only, 15% off promotional sale on new spring merchandise for the garden and home! Get your outdoors ready for spring  and summer entertaining: Garden art, bird houses, flower pots, large plant pottery and more at The Stone Market.

Touch of Class – Final markdown sale in effect! There will be incredible deals throughout the store beginning March 1st and lasting through March 31st.

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Gadsden Blood Drive January 7th

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Saturday, December 26th, 2009

American Red Cross

BLOOD DRIVE

Thursday, January 7, 2010
10:00am – 2:00pm
By the Pitman Theatre on Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama
(weather permitting)

Please bring Photo ID or American Red Cross Donor Card

1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543)
redcrossblood.org

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First Friday is December 4th

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Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Park at Gadsden Convention Hall and ride the trolley to Downtown Gadsden 5:00-8:30

Kick off the Holiday season at 5pm with a musical performance by Jennifer Hicks Roland & the lighting of the Christmas tree at City Hall!

Classic Cars: see a variety of cars along Broad St.

Live Music, Dancing & Entertainment

Special Appearance By:
Santa Claus!

Gadsden Merchants:

Little Faces Doll Shop – Big Sam the Balloon Man from 6:00-8:00pm outside. Mike Goodson inside with coins and collectibles.

Gadsden Christian Bookstore – Book signing with local author, Emmett Roper, beginning at 5pm.

Hicks Family Shoes – Shop in-store specials exclusive to First Friday.

Remona’s La Diva Boutique – DJ will be outside playing the downhome Christmas blues! Come by and enjoy hot apple cider and take advantage of the Christmas sale inside! Register for a chance to win our Christmas basket when you make a purchase. The drawing will take place on December 19th.

Off Campus Bookstore – William Yancey will be signing copies of his debut novel, Peacekeeper, from 5 – 8pm.

Jireh’s Boutique & Gifts – Dancing in the Street

Just Creations – Face Painting and Original Artworks

Gadsden Museum of Art – “A Dickens of a Christmas” display

Blackstone Pub & Eatery – Beer Tasting Event begins at 5:00pm. Cost is $8 per person. First Friday After-Party: Blackstone Band performs at 9:15pm.

The Stone Market – Celebrate the season! Select your wines and champagnes for the Christmas season and New Years! Enjoy wine tasting 6:30 – 8:30pm. The cost of $5 per person will be deducted from your wine purcahse.

Flowers by Rita/Custom Framing/Digital Photography – Alabama Sports Art framed prints out on the corner.

Gadsden Metro.Com – Live Web Cast.

Hardin Center for Cultural Arts – Ink & Blood Exhibit – most Bibles open to the Christmas story. Also come see the 20th Annual Festival of Trees! Don’t miss the First Friday indoor art bazaar, 3-8 pm.

Imagination Place – Join us to celebrate the Holidays from 6 – 8pm! Make & Take ornaments – $2 each. Make edible hand-painted & decorated cookie ornaments – $3 – $5 each. We also have mini gingerbread houses that are ready to be decorated!

The Alabama Gift Company – Drop by for some Raven’s Nest Mulling Spice & a complimentary bag of Bud’s Best Cookies!Mandy Bagwell Collection Tailgating will be 20% off! Receive $1 off one pound or more of Homewood’s O’Henry coffee
& Leeds Higher Ground Coffee. While you’re here, also peek in on Paint the Town
& register for a class!

Paint the Town- painting “3 Kings.” Click on their name to register or for more info.
Touch of Class – 20% off storewide

TwinBlades Barbershop – 30% off all Christmas gift certificates. Come in for a free 15 minute session in the massage chair. Refreshments will be served throughout the night.

The Coffee Well – Craig Dobbins – guitarist, author & composer inside

GRAND OPENING of Caiston Elle – 546A Broad Street. Open 10am – 9pm. Refreshments will be served from 5pm – 9pm. Sale all day – 15% off total purchase!

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CharACTers Entertainment presents The Wizard of Oz

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Monday, September 21st, 2009
CharACTers Entertainment
presents
The Wizard of Oz
October 8, 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30
October 11 and 18 at 2:30
At the Historic Pitman Theatre in Downtown Gadsden, Alabama
Ticket prices: $5 for students/seniors and $8 for adult
www.charactersentertainment.com
For more information contact Cody Carlton at thecharacters@yahoo.com.
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450 Mile Yard Sale Starts August 6 in Gadsden

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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Hey yardsale junkies, your annual fix is around the corner. The 450 mile yard sale starts in 2 days and it begins in Gadsden, Alabama.

It starts at Noccalula Falls, and travels up through Fort Payne, Tennessee and Kentucky. Good luck with getting that far.

Here is a great tip for traveling the yardsale:

From Gadsden, take I-59 north to exit 218 in Fort Payne, then drive through town on HWY 35 and jump on the route, heading south toward Gadsden. As you go down the route, only stop at a minimum of 5-household yardsales. You get more looks for your stop. By the time you get to the intersection of highway 68, if you are tired, you can turn toward Leesburg and head home on highway 411. You can also start your trip by taking 411 to Leesburg and cut across to the route and head back home from there.

The good thing about this strategy is you are going toward Gadsden as your day progresses and you have the better flow of traffic.

Here is a map of the Fort Payne staring point:

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First Friday is August 7 in Downtown Gadsden

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Monday, July 27th, 2009

Come see why Southeastern Tourism Society has named it one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast. Oh wait, if you’ve been to First Friday, then you already know. Read More→

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Quality of Life Health Services host HOPE celebration in East Gadsden

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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Quality of Life Services, Inc. will present the 4th annual Honor, Opportunity, Pride and Excellence Celebration at the Florence Daugette Boys and Girls Club.  The event will be from 10am to 2pm, located at 1416 Park Ave., East Gadsden, Alabama on Saturday, July 25th. Read More→

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36th Annual Boys & Girls Club Rodeo is 7/31, 8/1

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

This annual event, which is a great fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club, will be held behind the Bail Gilchrist Boys and Girls Club. Read More→

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