Gadsden, Ala. — George Wallace Drive will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, for approximately one week while the City of Gadsden completes roadway repairs.The closure will affect George Wallace Drive from the Alabama Highway 759 exit to Padenreich Avenue.Gadsden State's East Broad and Wallace Drive campuses will remain open throughout the project. Students, employees and visitors should access both campuses via Padenreich Avenue or Cardinal Drive.The East Broad Campus can be accessed from
GADSDEN, Ala. — Residents of Gadsden and the surrounding area will soon have a new destination for affordable fashion, home goods, and everyday essentials as Burlington prepares to open its newest location on **September 4, 2026**, at **Coosa Town Center**, located at the former Bealls location. Known for offering great values on a wide selection of products, Burlington provides shoppers with savings on clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home décor, pet supplies, baby items, and more. The
Gadsden, AL – One of country music’s biggest stars of the last several decades will be performing in Gadsden this Thursday, June 25, 2026, as Clint Black steps onto the Mountain Dew stage at the Amp as part of the WinSouth Credit Union Concert Series. “Clint Black is one of those household names in country music, and even casual country know his songs,” said Mayor Craig Ford. “We hosted a benefit concert with Riley Green and Friends in April, so we're happy to have had one of country music's newer stars
Gadsden, AL – This Independence Day, the City of Gadsden is holding Freedom Fest, a huge celebration with hot air balloon rides, glow balloons for photos, the biggest fireworks show in the Southeast, live music and more. “This year is a celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, and we’re doing our part to recognize it in style,” said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “This year, we’re bringing in hot air balloons along with all the great things people have come to expect from our Fourth of July events: live
The City of Gadsden marked another milestone in its commitment to recreation and community growth with the unveiling of Phase 4 of the Gadsden Sports Park. Local leaders, city officials, and members of the construction and parks teams gathered to celebrate the newest additions to the facility. This exciting new phase includes two brand-new turf baseball fields, new soccer practice fields, a modern concession stand, a tournament office, and expanded pickleball courts. The improvements are designed to
