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
Logan Martin Lake News
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
On the Water: Boat Preview 2024
Though the weather is still cold outside, it is already time to start thinking about the lake season across Alabama. Boat manufacturers are already starting to promote their most popular
Fly Fishing Expo
Bringing anglers and vendors to Gadsden Story by Paul SouthStaff and submitted photos In a continuing effort to cast a wider net marketing the Coosa River and the waterway’s lakes
A moveable feast
September events offer a buffet for tastebuds, heart and eye Story by Paul SouthSubmitted Photos The American standard “September Song”, sung by the late, great Tony Bennett, Nat “King” Cole
Kids Casting
Coosa Riverkeeper, LMLPA and communityteam up to teach fishing, water safety Story by Graham HadleyPhotos by Richard Rybkaand courtesy of Coosa Riverkeeper Want to teach children to love the Coosa
Easy steps at Noccalula Falls
Project improves hiking access to Gorge Loop Story by Elaine Hobson MillerPhotos by Richard Rybka Hikers at Noccalula Falls now have easier access to the Gorge Loop section of the
Cooking on Palmetto Creek
In the Kitchen and by the Lake with Pam Beals and Misty Thomas Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Richard Rybka For the past 18 years, sisters-in-law Pam Beals and Misty
Alabama Fishing Show & Expo
Whopper of a success at Gadsden’s Venue at Coosa Landing You can imagine an ear-to-ear smile as Shelia Bunch recounts by telephone her first ever Alabama Fishing Show & Expo.
Coosa and Southside Landings
Access to Neely Henry Lake and so much more Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Graham HadleySubmitted photos Unless you’re the whale-obsessed Captain Ahab, a soldier in the biblical Egyptian army
Ultimate pub crawl
Bringing the party to Downtown Gadsden Story by Carol PappasSubmitted Photos One day a year, it seems everybody’s Irish. So, pick out your best ‘green,’ gather a few friends and
First Fridays
Downtown Gadsden’s signature event returns, building bigger and better traditions Story by Carol PappasSubmitted Photos Just like an old friend you haven’t seen in a bit, Downtown Gadsden’s First Friday
Water up in April
Alabama Power ready to boost water levels on Logan Martin, Neely Henry Story by Paul SouthStaff Photos ForCarl Wallace, there are signs—both on and off the lake – telling him
Alabama Fishing Show
Coming to the Venue at Coosa Landing this March Shelia Bunch’s work revolves around all things fishing, but the Tennessee businesswoman doesn’t have time to enjoy the pastime herself. She’s
Remember When: Currents of History
Pieces of our past remain on the Coosa River Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Mackenzie FreeSubmitted Photos For most of us, life along the Coosa River is pretty peaceful. Whether
15th Annual Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook-off
There can be only one Story by Scottie VickerySubmitted Photos For every chili recipe, there’s a cook who thinks his or hers is the best. That’s why the members of
In the Kitchen November 2022
Cooking with the Heckmans on Canoe Creek Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Mackenzie FreeSubmitted Photos Everything in Amy and Derrick Heckman’s Ashville home tells a story. The handrail going up