Education Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors. Jacob HolmesDecember 26, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Gadsden, Etowah County should remain in Congressional District 4 Changes are coming. But those changes shouldn’t come at the expense of the people of Gadsden and Etowah County. Craig FordJuly 14, 2023
Legislature Gidley extends ministry as District 29 representative Gidley spent 21 years in the insurance business before committing full-time to the ministry as pastor at Faith Worship Center in Glencoe. Jacob HolmesNovember 25, 2022
Elections Etowah County registrars resign after voters given ballots based on outdated districts Secretary of State John Merrill said legislation is needed to overhaul the registrar position to establish more accountability and prevent issues from occurring again. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2022
Elections ALGOP to hear three election challenges related to Etowah, Lee primary results The hearings, scheduled for Saturday, will take up the three contests on Etowah County state House Districts 28 and 29 and Lee County's state... John H. GlennJune 24, 2022
Elections Zeigler concerned about voter turnout as runoff looms Zeigler said he would create a “comprehensive” program with the expectation to double turnout if elected as secretary of state. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2022
Elections Challenges filed in five legislative races The challenges include House districts 28 and 29, where a redistricting error resulted in numerous voters receiving incorrect ballots. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2022
Elections House District 28, 29 certified despite redistricting error ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he expects challenges to the results, which must be filed by noon Thursday. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Etowah leaders must work together to complete 759 and Meighan Bridge When if comes to our aging roads and bridges there is plenty of need in our state, and Etowah County is no exception. Craig FordDecember 17, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021