CACC tennis team falls, will host fundraiser this weekend Oct 23, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:05 AM CDT The Central Alabama men s tennis team traveled to Gadsden State Community College Saturday and lost to the Cardinals by one match ... Gadsden came out really fired up in the doubles and took two out of three matches, CACC head coach Kathleen Thompson said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Ray Of Sunshine Oct 17, 2008
East Gadsden High standout (6-1, 180, 4. 34), who has an official visit to Arkansas planned for Dec. 5-7, certainly fills the bill and would join current freshmen and and incoming talent as viable deep threats for the new signal caller. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
773 gang members get 45, 15 years Oct 16, 2008
Gadsden County Times ... Two brothers from Gadsden County s Sawdust Community were sentenced to prison last Friday after they were convicted by an Orange County jury on criminal charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering ... The two are alleged members of the 773 Boyz, a violent hybrid gang that operated in Gadsden County. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
Pep Rally: Undefeated teams have plenty to sell on the recruiting trail Oct 14, 2008
ESPN's No. 1 corner (Gadsden, Ala. No. 6 receiver (Gadsden, Ala. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
ASWA prep football rankings Sep 25, 2008
Also receiving votes: Gadsden City (2-2) 28, Auburn (4-0) 24. Florence (3-1) 11, Minor (4-0) 10, Huntsville (3-1) 9, Bob Jones. (WSJA.com, AL)
Sweet Home Alabama Sep 25, 2008
In 2009 the trend continues, as Alabama boasts No. 1 cornerback (Gadsden, Ala ... North Jackson), receiver (Gadsden, Ala ... Gadsden High School Considering: Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Florida, USC, among others. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Alabama woman to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee Sep 24, 2008
Lilly Ledbetter, a former supervisor at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s plant in Gadsden, Ala. will testify as Democrats try to pass legislation that would give employees more time to file discrimination lawsuits. (WSJA.com, AL)
J.C. Penney to open four Alabama stores Sep 20, 2008
Plano-based J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) will open locations in Fultondale, Spanish Fort, Prattville and Gadsden on Oct 3. The openings are four of 12 J.C. Penney plans to open nationwide on the same day. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
"773 Boyz" trial underway in Orlando Sep 20, 2008
Gadsden County Times ... The three are part of a group of seven people who were indicted by a statewide grand jury in February after a lengthy investigation by the Gadsden County Sheriff s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement ... They were the first organized gang we were able to identify as a gang, meeting all of the criteria, said Lt. Jim Corder of the Gadsden County Sheriff s Office. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
Kelly still eyeing LSU Sep 18, 2008
Among the targets for the Tigers is Kendall Kelly of Gadsden City (Ala. High the nation's No. 16 rated wide receiver who is regarded as the top receiver in the state of Alabama this year. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mixed results for CHS foes Sep 17, 2008
Suwannee High lost 57-20 at East Gadsden High to fall to 1-1. The Bulldogs have an open date this week. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Corps holding public meetings on water management Sep 16, 2008
Wednesday in Gadsden, Ala. and Thursday in Montgomery, Ala. (AL.com)
Dre Kirkpatrick taking his time Sep 13, 2008
comDate: Sep 13, 2008 Five-star CB Dre Kirkpatrick from Gadsden, Alabama is busy concentrating on his final high school football season. GBW spoke with him last night about how his high school team is fairing this season - and regarding recruiting. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
Cross Country Teams Looking to 3-Peat Sep 6, 2008
Other schools participating in the Sewanee Invitational are Birmingham Southern, Bryan, Centre, Covenant, Emory, Evansville, Gadsden State, Lee, Lincoln Memorial, Maryville, Oglethorpe, Piedmont, Reinhardt, Rhodes, Tennessee Tech, Tennessee Wesleyan, North Alabama and host, Sewanee. After this weekend, MState hosts the MSU Invitational on Sept. 20. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Breaking down the Class of 2009 cornerbacks Sep 6, 2008
Our top seven prospects, (Gadsden, Ala. (Helena, Ark. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
Albertville 28, Southside-Gadsden 20 ... Gadsden 28, Huffman 0. (AL.com)
Craig Haubert Sep 4, 2008
West Gadsden) and (Miami/Columbus) checking in at No. 7 and No. 8 in the nation. The Florida-bound Brown is a good-sized kid who runs well. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Antique Trail set for Sept. 12-14 Sep 3, 2008
The trail, initiated by the Eutaw Area Chamber of Commerce in 2006, was inspired by the worlds longest yard sale that stretches about 654 miles on U.S. Highway 127 from Gadsden to West Unity, Ohio. Alabamas trail offers a nearly 200-mile-long string of vendors from the Alabama-Georgia state line to the Alabama-Mississippi line. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Evacuees Flee to Birmingham to Ride Out Gustav Sep 2, 2008
Evacuees were being sent to the nearby smaller cities of Gadsden and Cullman. One of the reasons Birmingham catches so many Gulf Coast evacuees is because "it's the first place they run out of gas," according to April Odom with the Mayor's Office of Information. (Fox News)
Gustav's menacing fury chases Gulf Coast evacuees into metro Birmingham Sep 2, 2008
Osborne said he did not expect any more evacuees arriving by bus and that any others would probably be diverted to Gadsden State Community College or Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. Preparation process. (AL.com)
Community Forums Aug 30, 2008
Auburn/Opelika Metro. Forums Search Find Out Who's Saying What. (AL.com)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery By Lilly Ledbetter, the Voice and Face of the Pay Equity Fight in the United States Aug 27, 2008
I was a trailblazer when I went to work as a female supervisor at a Goodyear tire plant in Gadsden, Alabama. My job demanded a lot, and I gave it 100 percent. (PR Newswire)
CACC volleyball goes 3-2 in first tournament Aug 27, 2008
CACC defeated Lawson State, Wallace State-Selma and Southern Union and fell to Gadsden State and Wallace State-Hanceville on Saturday ... They first fell to Gadsden State, 25-15 and 25-18. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Gadsden duo ready for kickoff Aug 26, 2008
There may not be a more star-studded teammate duo than Gadsden City's Dre Kirkpatrick and Kendall Kelly, and with the start of their senior season right around the corner, the pair will know pretty quickly where their team stands among the elite in Alabama. Check inside for the latest. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rivals.com Expert Draft Aug 22, 2008
Mike Farrell Pick: CB , Gadsden (Ala. Gadsden City Reason: Great size, strength and quickness for the cornerback position, he'll shut down one side for me ... West Gadsden Reason: His 26 sacks as a junior will go well with Giddins 21 and give me a push up the middle. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Decatur County under flood watch; several of inches of rain expected Aug 21, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Do you plan to attend this years BikeFest, Sept. 17- 21. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Prep star analysis Aug 20, 2008
Dre Kirkpatrick, Gadsden City (Gadsden, Ala. Undecided. (USA Today -- Sports)
Police Identify Victim Of Deadly Auto-Pedestrian Accident Aug 19, 2008
Posted by: Jackie Location: Gadsden, ALabama on Aug 18, 2008 at 06:56 PM I happened to know this respectable, mannerable young man. he was the nicest young guy you could ever met. (KWTX.com, TX)
Muench: SEC team recruiting needs Aug 19, 2008
Inside linebacker: Not surprisingly head coach Nick Saban landed a strong recruiting class that included OLB from Gadsden, Ala. in 2008. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Kids slide on Bryant stamp Aug 17, 2008
GADSDEN - Paul "Bear" Bryant may have walked on water, but a group of elementary school students Friday thought he made a pretty good slide. About 40 children from three Gadsden schools spent a sunny afternoon sliding down a hill near Gadsden Convention Hall, with sprinklers spraying water that whisked them to the bottom. (AL.com)
State news of national interest Aug 13, 2008
(AP) Law enforcement agencies said a string of bank robberies in northeast Alabama was carried out by nearly a dozen members of a gang from east Gadsden. At least six banks were held up and about $500,000 taken in the past year in Etowah, Cherokee, Calhoun and Marshall counties. (International Herald Tribune)
Southeast notebook: Looking at the SEC's 2009 recruiting classes Aug 13, 2008
At this point, it would be quite a surprise for cornerback (Gadsden City, Ala. to end up anywhere but Alabama. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Sand Rock volleyball team hopes to take things a step further in 2008 Aug 5, 2008
2008 Sand Rock Volleyball Schedule Aug. 23 at Albertville Tournament TBA Aug. 25 Cherokee County 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Westbrook Christian 4 p.m. Aug. 28 Geraldine/Spring Garden 4 p.m. Sept. 2 West End/Gaston 4 p.m. Sept. 4 at White Plains 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at Geraldine Tournament TBA Sept. 9 at Pleasant Valley 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at West End/DAR 4 p.m. Sept. 18 Fyffe 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Wallace St. Tournament TBA Sept. 22 Westbrook/Cedar Bluff 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at Cherokee County 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Gaston 4... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Questions remain about Auburn Tiger's move to Franklin's spread offense Jul 31, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008. Published: Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:05 AM CDT We are just a few days away from college football camps opening and believe me the hype and anticipation is stronger than ever. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
FBI says suspect arrested in Ala. bank robbery Jul 27, 2008
The robbers carjacked and kidnapped two women during the getaway and released them unharmed in Gadsden. One of those men was identified by authorities as 20-year-old Gabriel DeWayne Rice of the Gadsden area. (AL.com)
The World's Longest Yard Sale Corri... Jul 23, 2008
The 630 mile trail now starts in Defiance, Ohio and concludes in Gadsden, Alabama. The route of The World's Longest Yard Sale is an American road trip that brings treasure seekers from far and wide. (Suite101.com)
Animal clinic set on fire, vet charged Jul 22, 2008
Classification: Burning - Fire or Fireworks. Animal: dog (non pit-bull). (Pet-Abuse.com)
Friday Night Lights recap Jul 22, 2008
Still, the focus of the one-night camp was competition -- and most of the ESPN 150 Watch List prospects in attendance, including cornerback (Gadsden, Ala ... West Gadsden) showed up with their game faces on ... Receiver (Gadsden, Ala. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Alabama state rankings loaded on defense Jul 13, 2008
Five-star cornerback prospect (Gadsden) leads another strong contingent in the Rivals ... "If there's one (cornerback) better than Dre, I want to see him," Gadsden City assistant coach Ali Smith said ... Linebacker (Andalusia), defensive tackle (Foley), linebacker (Stevenson North Jackson) and wide receiver (Gadsden) round out the top five, and each is a member of the Rivals100. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Body of missing 15-year-old Etowah County boy found in neighbor's freezer; two men charged with murder Jul 4, 2008
GADSDEN - A 15-year-old Etowah County boy whose body was found in a neighbor's freezer apparently was shot to death three months ago for the thrill of it, authorities said Wednesday. Two men were charged Wednesday with murder after authorities followed leads that the teen's body had been removed from a shallow grave and placed in a freezer in the past few weeks. (AL.com)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jun 28, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kirkland enjoyed as their houseguest recently their granddaughter, Kirkland Back, from Gadsden. Harry and Helen Hinson attended the National Hibiscus Festival in Punta Gorda, Florida, a weekend ago. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
OmniTRAX leases CSXT unit in Gadsden Jun 17, 2008
the largest private railroad operator in North America, has leased CSXT's Alabama Mineral Subdivision, based in Gadsden, Ala. The line will now be operated by the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway (ATN), a subsidiary of OmniTRAX, bringing the Denver-based operator's total rail operations to 15 in seven states and three Canadian provinces. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Team Jerrell Jun 7, 2008
At the stroke of 7 a.m. last Thursday, with half of Gadsden, Ala ... With guidance from Wright, mother Benita, and a third key mentor - Gadsden City High defensive coordinator Ali Smith Harris' path to being a nationally-coveted football prospect was a strict one ... More than 20 years ago, Wright was the backup running back at Gadsden's Emma Sansom High behind future Alabama star Gene Jelks. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Federal trial of ex-Fire College Director W.L. Langston begins Jun 4, 2008
The indictment cites bogus jobs and misuse of state money at other two-year colleges dating to 1998, including Gadsden State Community College, Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa and Southern Union State Community College in Opelika. Langston is accused of using his position as Fire College director and as head of the Alabama Fire College Foundation to funnel money to himself and others. (AL.com)
Martin-Wells wins BASS event May 31, 2008
CHAMPION: Pam Martin-Wells holds two of the fish that helped her win the Womens Bassmaster Tour (WBT) Tournament on Neely Henry Lake in Gadsden, Ala. Bainbridge professional angler Pam Martin-Wells caught a three-day overall weight of 36 pounds, 1 ounce of bass Saturday at Neely Henry Lake in Gadsden, Ala. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Walking tours to begin June 7 May 31, 2008
In addition to Wetumpka, this year s participating locations are Ashland, Athens, Birmingham, Boaz, Butler, Centerville, Courtland, Cullman, Dadeville, Decatur, Demopolis, Enterprise, Fairhope, Fayette, Florence, Gadsden, Gilbertown, Guntersville, Hartselle, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Montevallo, Old Cahawba, Ozark, Prattville, Scottsboro, Selma, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and West Blocton. I encourage everyone to join us and hear about the history and legends of people, places and things in... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Boat speeds, catfish, dog hunting top CAB agenda May 27, 2008
Board Member George Harbin of Gadsden proposed a ban on dog deer hunting in Fayette County with the exception of the area east of Highway 43 and south of Highway 18 to the Walker County line. Board Member Louis Coles of Enterprise made a motion to ban dog deer hunting north of Highway 10 in Crenshaw County. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Starr is running for commission's District III seat May 27, 2008
He also has been appointed to the Gadsden State Community College's Recruitment and Selection Committee for the position of director of economic development in Cherokee County. Starr is on the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Board and a participant in the first Senate District 13 Regional Leadership Class -- Vision 13. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
From whom the road tolls May 24, 2008
Larry Means of Gadsden: Before we have toll roads we need to do something about our existing roads. We have less money to spend on roads, and we have got to find some kind of source of money for roads. (Madison County Record, AL)
Alabama's 8 superdelegates split over Clinton vs. Obama - three have yet to decide May 12, 2008
Yvonne Kennedy of Mobile, the Rev. Randy B. Kelley of Gadsden and Joe L. Reed, longtime leader of the Alabama Democratic Conference and the No.2 man in charge of the powerful Alabama Education Association. Obama counts two superdelegates in his corner - U.S. Rep. (AL.com)
Luginbill: Tuscaloosa Nike, Elite 11 camp reports May 10, 2008
Big names who were expected to attend but were absent included CB (Gadsden, Ala. QB (Tupelo, Miss. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Lady Saints finish 4th in state finals May 9, 2008
The Lady Saints played Shelton State Community College in their first game, Bevill-Sumiton in the second, Chattahoochee Valley in the third, Gadsden State in the fourth and Jefferson State in the fifth game leading up to the sixth with Wallace-Dothan. "We played as hard as we could and I was proud the kids got to play in the tournament," Lady Saints coach Tommy McDaniel said. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Lady Trojans end season in ACCC tournament May 8, 2008
The Lady Trojans advanced to the winners bracket final after wins over Gadsden State (10-2) and Bevill State-Sumiton (4-0). CACC faced Wallace State-Hanceville, which dealt the Lady Trojans their first loss (3-1). (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Gulf Shores real estate May 5, 2008
The lowest unit sale prices were $275,000 and the highest purchase price was $350,000, which included the 10 percent buyer's premium added to the bid amount, according to the National Auction Co. based in Gadsden. "My brothers and I had not intended to go that low," said Collier Merrill, the developer of the 170-unit Crystal Tower on West Beach Boulevard. (AL.com)
Andrew Bone Earns New Scout Position May 4, 2008
The Gadsden native was a high school teammate (and favorite receiver) of former Bama quarterback. Throughout his career as a student at Alabama, Bone has been an exceptional worker in covering recruiting. (BamaMag.com)
Facing Hunger: Feeding America May 2, 2008
htm Isaiah House Food Ministry (Talladega) Tel: (256) 315-2500 Red Door Kitchen, Inc. (Talladega) Tel:(256) 362-3663 Feed America (Gadsden) operating out of sister food bank in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Tel: (256) 547-9110; http://www. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Rain fails to dampen arts fest May 2, 2008
Scotty White, an artist from Gadsden who specializes in "Underachievement in fine art," said he had been coming to Panoply for three years now. Over that time he has managed to build a fan base that enjoys his work. (Madison County Record, AL)
Roll call vote on bill to allow "double dipping" May 2, 2008
5/1/2008, 7:15 p.m. CDT The Associated Press. Votes Thursday as the House, on a 57-36 vote, passed a measure to allow public employees to also serve in the Legislature and in other elected positions. (AL.com)
Zorn details state's biofuel plans Apr 22, 2008
"We took switch grass grown in these farms and worked with Alabama Power in Gadsden and now we have a plant that burns a mixture that is 90 percent coal and 10 percent switch grass," he said. A surprising source of fuel, according to Zorn, is algae. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
AU to support city's biodiesel efforts Apr 12, 2008
Taylor said AU has worked with the City of Gadsden to set up recycling of cooking oils, and that similar programs are in place in Hoover, Montgomery and in Daphne. Andrews said preliminary estimates show that the City of Andalusia can produce enough of the biodiesel products to cut in half its consumption of 60,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Tide's A-Day Greeting Recruits Apr 12, 2008
The headliner of the group will feature Dre Kirkpatrick and Kendall Kelly, from Gadsden City, as the top two in-state prospects. Teammate and sleeper prospect will make the trip to Tuscaloosa as well. (BamaMag.com)
No storm damage reported Apr 12, 2008
Initial assessments found that about 12 structures were damaged in Gadsden and trees and power lines were down in the area, Etowah County emergency management's Deborah Gaither said. Authorities said high winds or a possible tornado hit the Walker County town of Parrish, but details were sketchy. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Piedmont man arrested on burglary charges Apr 12, 2008
Donaldson is also facing charges in Gadsden in connection with a burglary n Cherokee County ... Patrick Chumblee with the Gadsden Police Department investigated th case. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Jan. 31-April 1 Apr 1, 2008
The guest speaker is the Rev. Gary Taylor, pastor of the Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Gadsden, Ala. For more information, call 222-2957. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Tide resumes drills Apr 1, 2008
Incoming signee , a linebacker from Gadsden, attended practice and was observing the outside linebackers. The Crimson Tide will resume spring drills Wednesday afternoon. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
