Navigating Pregnancy After 35
Steps expectant mothers can take to minimize age-related risk factorsGadsden, AL(March 9 ,2026) – Pregnant women who are in their mid-30s or older are at a higher risk for pregnancy and childbirth complications, but most still have healthy pregnancies and deliver healthy babies. However, increased risk of adverse outcomes for women of advanced maternal age – 35 or older on the delivery date – makes it more important than ever to get the appropriate prenatal care and screenings. According to data from the
ACCS/AAMA Open Scholarship Applications for Automotive Manufacturing Programs
Gadsden, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have continued their partnership to offer additional scholarships for residents interested in pursuing careers in the state's automotive manufacturing industry. The $4,000 scholarships will cover tuition, books, and fees and are available to students enrolled in an eligible Alabama community college program for the 2026 summer and fall semesters.Eligible programs include: Mechatronics,
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Announces Image Matters Endowed Scholarship for Radiography Students
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has announced the establishment of a newly endowed scholarship to support students enrolled in the Radiography Program at Gadsden State Community College. The Image Matters Endowed Scholarship, created through a generous gift from local community leader Esta Spector, will provide ongoing financial assistance to radiography students for generations to come. Through the endowment model, the principal gift will remain invested, with annual earnings
Make a New Friend and Improve Your Health in 2026!
Address Social Isolation and Loneliness to Improve Health and Well-BeingGadsden, AL (February 26, 2026) – Within the first few months of 2026, most people have made and broken at least one New Year’s resolution. More often than not, those resolutions involve health improvement. However, one step that every individual can take to improve their health and prevent chronic disease doesn’t involve diet, exercise or major lifestyle changes. Research indicates that maintaining positive social connections can help
Gadsden State Expands Workforce Training Partnership Supporting Anniston Munitions Center Employees
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College is strengthening its workforce training efforts by providing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A training and Hazardous Materials Entry-Level Driver Training at no cost to employees of companies located in Alabama, an opportunity that the Anniston Munitions Center has taken advantage of through the College’s Skills for Success Innovation Program.Several Anniston Munitions Center employees, who work at the Anniston Army Depot as a tenant organization,
Leaders weigh in on the State of Healthcare in Etowah
GADSDEN, AL - The Etowah Chamber hosted its first-ever Etowah Update: Healthcare Summit at Gadsden State Community College on August 20th, 2025 bringing together leaders in healthcare, higher education, and workforce development to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of local care. Chamber President & CEO Philip Hall opened the program by thanking sponsors and highlighting the Chamber’s role in convening leaders around critical issues. Gadsden State President Alan Smith welcomed
Gadsden is Second Location in the State of Alabama for NEW “LibCabinet” Book Vending Machine
Gadsden, AL – A new chapter in community access to reading has officially begun. The Etowah Chamber was proud to join the Gadsden Public Library and city leaders for a ribbon cutting at the Carver Community Center to celebrate the installation of Alabama’s second-ever LibCabinet, an innovative book vending machine that brings the library directly into the neighborhood. Located at 1030 Tuscaloosa Avenue, the Carver Community Center is now home to one of two new LibCabinets in Gadsden. The second cabinet is
