Southside News

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.

Matt Garmon said he was speechless when he found out he was the winner of a new car given away to an Etowah County senior who made the honor roll this school year.

A biology teacher and an assistant baseball coach face charges in connection with a sex crime investigation.

Published: Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. The Class of 1989 of Gadsden High School is planning its 20-year class reunion.

Published: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 8:32 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 8:34 p.m. A recycling program for the outdated tone-alert emergency radios began Monday.

MUNCIE -- After almost three years of construction, Southside High School students and faculty can finally enjoy an improved facility.

Published: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. U.S. Rep.

Published: Friday, April 3, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, April 3, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. Gadsden Etowah County Emergency Management Agency director Deborah Gaither said five homes, two vehicles and a carport were damaged by winds and felled trees last night in Etowah County.

Published: Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. SUNDAY 3.22 The Gadsden Public Library hosts a live televised interview with Cynthia Ozick, author of 'The Shawl,' as part of the Gadsden Reads program.

Someone broke into Athens Pharmacy either Tuesday night or this morning, Athens police Lt.

Thousands of protesters turned out in Chicago's Pilsen/Little Village community on Saturday to mark and oppose the 6th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq -- and to demand an end to US wars of domination and ...

More chances are coming up to get involved with the Yellow Dot Program in Etowah County.

Published: Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. SUNDAY 2.22 The Lambda Eta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Published: Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 4:34 p.m. SUNDAY 1.25 The Etowah County-Gadsden NAACP Centennial Kickoff and installation of officers is at 4 p.m. ...

Kohinoor draws from Southside's student and professional crowd. Kohinoor is an "Indo-Pak" restaurant located in what was the home of Mancha's tamales.