Gadsden Times

The Gadsden Times is a daily publication that caters to the residents of Gadsden, Alabama, along with the nearby regions in northeastern Alabama.

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Prize-winning author’s collection is powerful, often dark | DON NOBLE

4 days ago | gadsdentimes.com | Suzanne Hudson

On March 1, Suzanne Hudson was awarded the Truman Capote Prize for distinguished work in the short story category and that award was richly deserved. To commemorate the occasion, Joe Taylor at Livingston Press put together this collection of Hudson’s work: "Deep Water, Dark Horizons & Other Stories, Plus” is a generous selection of stories, three excerpts from novels and a pair of personal essays. Reading through the volume, one is first struck by the duration of Hudson’s career.
One dead, one injured in separate Montgomery hit-and-runs

5 days ago | gadsdentimes.com | Marty Roney

Montgomery police are investigating two hit-and-run incidents, one involving a cyclist with life-threatening injuries and another involving a pedestrian fatality. Both incidents occurred over the weekend, with the cyclist struck on Saturday night and the pedestrian on Sunday morning. The drivers in both cases fled the scene before police arrived, MPD Sgt. Ernestina McGriff said.
Alabama football recruiting official visit season has begun. 5 Crimson Tide questions for 2026 class

5 days ago | gadsdentimes.com | Colin Gay

Alabama football is focusing on recruiting a quarterback for the 2026 class, despite having several quarterbacks with eligibility remaining. The offensive line is a key area for Alabama in the 2026 recruiting class, with several official visits scheduled. Alabama is prioritizing in-state talent in the 2026 class, including several highly-rated prospects. Alabama football recruiting season is heating up.
Counting the ways Labaron Philon's shocking return impacts Alabama basketball | Goodbread

1 week ago | gadsdentimes.com | Chase Goodbread

A couple weeks ago, Nate Oats stood in front of a gathering of reporters ahead of the Regions Tradition golf tournament and acknowledged that the point guard role for the 2025-26 Alabama basketball team wasn't exactly set in stone. "We think (Latrell) Wrightsell and (Houston) Mallette can play a little point guard," said UA's seventh-year coach.
AHSAA North-South 2025 All-star game rosters

1 week ago | gadsdentimes.com | Maxwell Donaldson |Anna Snyder

The Alabama High School North-South boys soccer All-Star teams were announced on Tuesday, May 27. The North team is highlighted by state champions Yensi Flamenco (Collinsville), Brandon Manganaris (Guntersville), Trek Gardner (Southside) and Rocco Zaccagni (Westminister-Oak Mountain). The South team, meanwhile, is highlighted by state champion Drew Phenix (Montgomery Academy).
Health scare brings appreciation for life, compassion of others | GARY COSBY JR.

1 week ago | gadsdentimes.com | Gary Cosby Jr.

Last weekend, I had one of those brushes with mortality you tend to experience as you age. It was an unpleasant event and one I don’t want to experience again, but I got excellent care at the emergency room and in the hospital for the 24-hour observation period that followed. Like all medical events, and I suppose all events in life, it is impossible to fully understand something until you have gone through it yourself.
Alabama vs Oklahoma softball score: Sam Landry shuts down Alabama, Tide falls to Sooners

2 weeks ago | gadsdentimes.com | Anna Snyder |Colin Gay

Alabama softball couldn't solve Sam Landry in its super regional opener against Oklahoma. The Sooners starting pitcher threw a complete game shutout to beat Alabama 3-0 in the first game of the Norman Super Regional on May 23. Landry allowed four hits and two walks while recording five strikeouts. Oklahoma scored three runs on two swings: a two-run home run by left fielder Kasidi Pickering, and an RBI single by Sydney Barker, both against Alabama starter Jocelyn Briski.
Prattville High School holds graduation in newly renovated Stanley-Jensen Stadium

2 weeks ago | gadsdentimes.com | Mickey Welsh

Mickey WelshPrincess McGhee, left, gets a helping hand from Makaiya Motley as Prattville High School holds its graduation ceremony in the recently renovated Stanley-Jensen Stadium in Prattville, Ala., on Thursday evening May 22, 2025. Mickey Welsh / AdvertiserPrattville High School holds its graduation ceremony in the recently renovated Stanley-Jensen Stadium in Prattville, Ala., on Thursday evening May 22, 2025.
Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School holds graduation exercises

2 weeks ago | gadsdentimes.com | Mickey Welsh

Mickey WelshHarmony Carter, right, helps Keyoshoa Johnson with her cap as Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School holds its graduation ceremony at the Alabama State University Acadome in Montgomery, Ala., on Wednesday May 21, 2025. Mickey Welsh / AdvertiserJohnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School holds its graduation ceremony at the Alabama State University Acadome in Montgomery, Ala., on Wednesday May 21, 2025.
Vote now for Gadsden Times boys and girls Athlete of the Week of May 12-16

2 weeks ago | gadsdentimes.com | Maxwell Donaldson

It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week from action from May 12 to 16. That stretch includes the the state baseball and softball tournaments, the final day of the AHSAA soccer tournament and the AHSAA golf tournament.