On the Water: Docks and Shoreline 2025
More than a place to park your boat It doesn’t seem so long ago that docks and piers were for storing boats, casting fishing lines and as a practice platform
Logan Martin Lake News
Downtown Gadsden
Thriving at the Heart of the City Story by Cherith FlukerSubmitted and staff photos When you stroll down Broad Street in Downtown Gadsden, it’s hard to believe that just a
Front of the boat
Love of fishing deepens father & son bond Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Mackenzie Free Zeke Gossett has loved fishing as long as he can remember. A smile spreads across
On the Water: Boat Preview 2025
Compiled by Paul Southand Graham HadleySubmitted Photos For many lake lovers, whether on Logan Martin, Neely Henry, or anywhere along the beautiful Coosa River, December’s visions of sugarplums melt away
Tillison Bend Campground
On its way to becoming resort destination point on Neely Henry Story by Carol PappasPhotos by Graham Hadleyand Carol Pappas Tillison Bend’s roots run deep along Coosa riverbanks in Gadsden.
Great Alabama 650
America’s longest paddle race navigates Neely Henry, Logan Martin en route to finish In the quiet of a Saturday evening and Sunday morning in September on Neely Henry and Logan
Sunset Sips
Experience the magic of Gadsden on the Memorial Bridge Story by Cherith FlukerSubmitted Photos Imagine standing on an historic 100-year-old bridge, the sun setting over the Coosa River, a glass
Rodeo and Rhythm
A smash hit at Neely Henry’s Greensport Story by Carol PappasPhotos by Mackenzie Free On the banks of Neely Henry Lake, Greensport Marina and Campground transformed into a thrilling rodeo
Beautiful Rainbow Café
Serving up compassion and confidence one plate at a time Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Richard Rybka Tucked away inside the Gadsden City Library is a beautifully written story. It’s
Remember When: Parson’s whisky war on the Coosa River … almost
Story by Danny K. CrownoverSubmitted Photos Through today’s lens, it seems improbable that a parson could start a war over whiskey, but legend – and history – has it that
Ice cream and pedal boats on Neely Henry Lake
Story by Carol PappasPhotos by Mackenzie Free,Graham Hadley and submitted Move over pontoons, bass boats and other lake and river-faring vessels. There’s a couple of new watercrafts navigating their way
Adventure begins here
Making magic in Gadsden, tourists’ paradise Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Graham HadleySubmitted Photos Unusual, exciting, bold … all positive terms for the adventurer. If you seek exciting escapades, exhilarating
Easy way to the water
Paddlers to get new access to Neely Henry through grant Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Graham HadleySubmitted photos For Dave Tumlin, the memory is as vivid as summer sunsets on
Gadsden’s new riverfront Cancer Care center opens
Community continues to expand medical services Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Richard Rybka With the opening in April of Alabama Cancer Care’s new 10,000-square-foot facility overlooking the Coosa River, Gadsden
Riverfront Gadsden
City plans for more developmentwill continue to boost local economy Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Graham Hadleyand contributed photos Earlier in this century, this city on the Coosa River looked
In the Kitchen with Tracci Cordell
The perfect place to make a home on Neely Henry Lake Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Mackenzie Free Connections are a vital part of Tracci Cordell’s life. She treasures the
Remember When: Legacies of Reich Hotel live on in Gadsden and Pell City
Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Mackenzie FreeSubmitted Photos In the heart of Gadsden, there stands an unassuming brick apartment building. It seems rather unremarkable for 2024, but if one were
Art on the Rocks
Iconic event returns to Noccalula Falls May 4-5 Story by Linda LongSubmitted Photos Artisans throughout the Southeast, laden with wares ranging from handmade mustache cups to molasses, are heading to
Return of Gadsden’s First Fridays
Coming in April First Fridays are on their way back and not a moment too soon, for most. When Broad Street overflows with crowds, cars and choruses of entertainment, you’ll
Alabama Fishing Show and Expo
Event returns to Venue at Coosa Landing Story by Paul SouthSubmitted photos On the Saturday of the 2023 inaugural Alabama Fishing Show at The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden’s director
On the Water: Docks and Shoreline
Creating wonders along the shoreline Story by Paul SouthSubmitted and staff photos One of the indescribable joys of lake life is beginning a day, or punctuating day’s end on the
Historic Gadsden Carriage Tours
Seeing things from a very different view Story by Linda LongContributed photos Sounds of a different sort fill downtown Gadsden streets these days. The clip clop, clip clop of horseshoes