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Gadsden News Archives

Gadsden, AL News Archives for April 2008

Tuesday Apr 29 | WSFA-TV Montgomery

Vet Recalls Shooting, Rescue from Burning Animal Clinic

Shot and beaten by men who allegedly broke into his veterinary clinic, set it afire and left him to die, Dr. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL, Gadsden Metro, Centre, AL, Hokes Bluff, AL

Tuesday Apr 29 | Cherokee County Herald

Group salutes Cherokee County volunteers

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recently honored 14 local volunteers during a recognition luncheon held at the Senior Activity Center in Gadsden. via Cherokee County Herald

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Related Topix: Cherokee County, AL, Centre, AL

Sunday Apr 27 | News Courier

Ala. vet shot at work, clinic set ablaze

An Etowah County veterinarian who was shot and his clinic set afire in an apparent burglary was hospitalized in good condition Friday. via News Courier

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL, Gadsden Metro, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro

Friday Apr 25 | WQEN-FM Birmingham

Veterinarian Shot, Clinic Set Ablaze

An Etowah County veterinarian shot and left for dead in an arson at his clinic is now recovering at the hospital. via WQEN-FM Birmingham

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL

Wednesday Apr 23 | Cherokee County Herald

Chamber honors community leaders at banquet

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce elected new officers and directors for the upcoming year during its recent 62nd Annual Banquet held at the ROC. via Cherokee County Herald

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Related Topix: Mortgage, Personal Finance, Centre, AL, Cherokee County, AL

Monday Apr 21 | Cullman Times

Former church piano player indicted on child sex charge

“He lived in Gadsden ... he was driving over here on Sunday to play the piano”

A Cullman County grand jury recently indicted a registered sex offender and former local church piano player for the alleged sexual abuse of a child. via Cullman Times

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Related Topix: Cullman County, AL, Etowah County, AL

Apr 19, 2008 | Sand Mountain Reporter

Today is deadline to file taxes

Updated 30 minutes ago Today is the deadline for mailing federal and state income tax returns. via Sand Mountain Reporter

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Related Topix: Marshall County, AL, Albertville, AL, Boaz, AL, Gadsden Metro

Apr 17, 2008 | Everything Alabama

Storms spread damage across Alabama from metro Birmingham to Etowah County

A wall cloud passes over north Jefferson County near Gardendale this evening. Winds reached 86 miles per hour in downtown Gadsden this afternoon, Waits said. via Everything Alabama

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Related Topix: Alabama, Gardendale, AL, Jefferson County, AL, Birmingham Metro

Apr 15, 2008 | NBC13.com

Etowah Jail Inmate Dies In Apparent Suicide

An Etowah County jail inmate has died after he apparently hanged himself in his cell. via NBC13.com

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL, Marshall County, AL

Apr 14, 2008 | Times Daily

Double-dipping campaign has some worried

“I hope it doesn't bleed over and keep going and going and going”

Last Updated:April 12. 2008 11:35PM Published: April 13. 2008 3:30AM Pay grade Legislators who receive public paychecks in addition to their legislative pay that is about $49,000 annually: Representatives: Alan ... via Times Daily

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Related Topix: Rainbow City, AL, Aliceville, AL, Meridianville, AL, Gadsden Metro, Tuskegee, AL

Apr 12, 2008 | Alabama Live

Storms cause minor damage in north Ala.; cooler temps on the way

“We had some trees down on Main Street”

Strong storms buffeted north Alabama with heavy rains and stiff winds Friday, knocking down trees and power lines in several counties. via Alabama Live

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Related Topix: Jefferson County, AL, Hoover, AL, Alabama, Gadsden Metro, Etowah County, AL

Apr 11, 2008 | Cherokee County Herald

Piedmont man arrested on burglary charges

Arrested, according to Mark Hicks, public information officer, was Stacy Robert Donaldson who was charged with burglary in the third degree. via Cherokee County Herald

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Related Topix: Piedmont, AL, Cherokee County, AL

Apr 9, 2008 | WSFA-TV Montgomery

Alabama Forestry Commission Selects First Law Enforcement Chief

“We are truly pleased to bring Craig Hill on board with the Commission. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him, and I'm sure he will be an asset for this agency and the State of Alabama as our first Forestry Law Enforcement Chief.”

The Alabama Forestry Commission has selected Michael C. "Craig" Hill to be its first Forestry Law Enforcement Chief. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL, Glencoe, AL, Gadsden Metro, Alabama

Apr 6, 2008 | WVTM-TV Birmingham

Distrurbing Trends in Underage Drinking

“The brain is still continuing to develop well into your twenties. The brain is forming critically important connections, but if you start drinking as a teenager you burn those connections, ”

New statistics on underage drinking have some Central Alabama parents and community leaders frightened. via WVTM-TV Birmingham

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL

Apr 4, 2008 | Anniston Star

Explosion, fire injure two in Webster's Chapel

“We have a witness who said he heard a loud explosion, then noted the house was burning rather fiercely”

A man and a woman were being treated for burns in a Birmingham hospital after an explosion and fire at a house on New Liberty Road in northern Calhoun County this afternoon. via Anniston Star

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Related Topix: Calhoun County, AL

Apr 2, 2008 | NBC13.com

Residents Worried About Unknown Chemical In Gadsden Neighborhood

“It's more of a public health issue”

Samuel Fears is worried about an unknown substance in his Gadsden neighborhood. "Our kids would be playing out here a year from now, or my grandkids then you have the cancers and stuff you think come from ... via NBC13.com

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Related Topix: Etowah County, AL

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