Gadsden State invites community to free, family-friendly October events

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is hosting a series of free public events in October, highlighted by its popular Candy with the Cardinals celebration. The main event is set for Monday, Oct. 21, 3–6 p.m., on the Wallace Drive Campus Quad. Families can expect games, crafts, face painting, candy, and live music from the […]
Pleasant Valley’s 35-Point Surge Stuns North Sand Mountain; Piedmont, Glencoe, and Others Dominate Friday Night

Pleasant Valley erupts for 35 unanswered points, knocks off previously unbeaten North Sand Mountain. Anniston clinches region title. Unbeaten Piedmont rolls on homecoming. Blevins passes Westbrook to victory, and Mintz stars in Glencoe victory. Wellborn, White Plains, Central-Clay, Randolph County and JCA victorious. Area football scores THURSDAY, Oct. 16 Cleburne County 27, Munford 7 Coosa […]
Girlfriend Gala Goes West Set for October 23 at Anniston Country Club

ANNISTON, AL — The Altrusa Club of Anniston, Alabama Foundation will host its annual Girlfriend Gala on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Anniston Country Club, located at 601 Highland Avenue. This year’s theme, “Girlfriend Gala Goes West,” invites guests to enjoy an evening filled with western-inspired fun and fellowship. […]
Late Two-Point Conversion and Beason’s Three Picks Lift Alexandria Over Cherokee County

Late two-point conversion, three interceptions key as Alexandria holds off Cherokee County, likely secures first-round playoff game at home. By Joe Medley ALEXANDRIA — Todd Ginn dripped from celebratory dousings as he explained the gusty two-point conversion call that likely won Alexandria a first-round playoff game at home. Imagine the chill Alexandria’s coach would’ve felt […]