Southside News

Southside Independent School District Special Olympic athletes recently enjoyed three exciting days of competition at Bandera Bowl.

If the flow of traffic at 205 Flava Inc.'s store in Birmingham is any indication, everyone wants a piece of "American Idol" Ruben Studdard.

Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. Applications and fees are due no later than Nov.

Published: Friday, September 11, 2009 at 9:18 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, September 11, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. A 17-year-old is in custody, suspected in a shooting during a robbery attempt Thursday night of an off-duty Etowah County Sheriff's Department corrections officer, Gadsden Police Capt.

Jacksonville State University's tradition of excellence is rising again. At the forefront of a new school year, this fall we welcome a new group of students to the university.

I know many of you still haven't gotten used to the change in address for The Jacksonville News, but I'm asking you to accept one more change, a change in reporters.

Published: Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, August 14, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. SUNDAY 8.16 The Jarrells family reunion is at noon at the Hokes Bluff Community Center.

Published: Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 3:48 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. daily at 525 W. Grand Ave., Rainbow City ; at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in a building at the corner of Second and Bay; and at noon and 7 p.m. daily at 1109 Baltimore Ave., Albertville.

Published: Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 3:48 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. daily at 525 W. Grand Ave., Rainbow City ; at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in a building at the corner of Second and Bay; and at noon and 7 p.m. daily at 1109 Baltimore Ave., Albertville.

Published: Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. MONDAY 7.27 Gadsden Boy Scout Troop 54 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Scout cabin at Noccalula Falls.

Southside, Ala. - Detectives say a check forgery ring stretches from Birmingham to Harpersville to Etowah County and possibly beyond.

Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 8:54 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. Some elementary schools in Etowah County soon will have security cameras, according to Bill Brodeur, administrator of the Etowah County Communications District.

Some parts of rural Alabama may get more money in the future, if census estimates hold true next year.

Published: Monday, July 6, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, July 6, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. Southside is the second fastest growing city in Etowah County, and while Mayor Wally Burns said while he doesn't expect to pass Rainbow City in population by the 2010 census, he hopes Southside's population will reach 9,000 by then.

Progress Rail's scrap yard, on Industrial Boulevard in Albertville, was the scene of a fatal accident shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Akeem Moore of Selma received a once-in-a-lifetime telephone call at spring break in April when he was home from Alabama A&M. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound defensive tackle said he thinks that one call gave him the opportunity for bigger and better things.

Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. Southside Mayor Wally Burns has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for the District 30 House seat.

Published: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 8:28 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 8:31 p.m. The boardwalk along the Coosa River was the place to be for teens at RiverFest.

Etowah County businessman Terry Dunn says he will run for the Republican nomination for state treasurer in 2010.

Published: Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7:49 p.m. Municipal Offices Etowah County City offices in Gadsden and Rainbow City will be closed Monday and Tuesday.