Local News in Etowah County, Alabama
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County’s jobless rate plummets
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:47:30 -0700
Marshall County’s jobless rate plummeted to 6.4 percent, continuing a statewide trend that saw Alabama’s monthly unemployment dip to its lowest level since November 2008, according to April preliminar
PATH TO RECOVERY UPDATE: Etowah County
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:21:53 -0700
Etowah County didn't have as much damage from the April 27, 2011, tornadoes as other Alabama counties, but its long-term recovery committee still had a good bit of work to do and helped other counties in setting up similar committees.
Etowah County inmates put to work cleaning up Coosa River banks
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:22:57 -0700
Inmates began work with the Renew Our Rivers campaign today, and will continue through Friday.
Black bear spotted in Etowah County
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:07:30 -0700
Residents in Gadsden and Southside reported seeing a black bear in their neighborhood during the weekend.
Etowah County crash kills one, injures another
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:05:43 -0700
The crash happened on U.S. 411 about five miles north of Gadsden
Two earn spots in Alabama Talent Hunt finals
Wed, 02 May 2012 15:48:35 -0700
Two Etowah County residents earned their spots in the finals of the Alabama Talent Hunt last week, and two more will vie for spots Saturday.
Yellow Dot program opens
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:09:08 -0700
Franklin County drivers can now cruise the roads with a little more peace of mind thanks to a state program that will allow drivers to alert emergency personnel to vital medical information in their car in the event of an accident.
Etowah man convicted in controversial murder case
Fri, 11 May 2012 12:34:03 -0700
GADSDEN, Ala. (WAAY) - An Etowah County jury took less than three hours to convict a man on murder charges. 51 year old Harold Deal faces a minimum 99 year sentence.
Massive law enforcement round-up nets 76 people on warrants in Etowah County
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:36:38 -0700
10 teams of officers from 14 agencies set out armed with 325 outstanding warrants against 255 people.
'Click-it-or-Ticket' campaign gets $250,000 grant from the state
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:05:04 -0700
Alabama's nine regional highway safety offices have received $250,000 for their part in the national campaign designed to get motorist to buckle their seatbelt, according to a press release from Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.