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🌱 How a Gadsden City cornerback earned national attention and an Alabama offer
Also, don't miss Charlie Brown Christmas on the Gadsden Patch calendar
Hey there, Gadsden! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Gadsden City cornerback earned national attention and an Alabama offer
Also on today's calendar: HUNKS The Show at Jazmin's Grill & Cantina (Gadsden, AL) 12/12/25 and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 61, low: 33.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where the top cornerback recruits in the 2026 class signed (on3.com subscription) — A national rundown of the top 2026 cornerback recruits includes Gadsden City High School standout Zyan Gibson, who has committed to Alabama. Analysts praise his quick feet, smooth backpedal, and strong one-on-one coverage, putting a local player in the national spotlight for his defensive skills. 
📸 Around Gadsden
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gadsden
★ Featured events ★
- Charlie Brown Christmas
Theatre of Gadsden, 310 N 27th St, Gadsden
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- HUNKS The Show at Jazmin's Grill & Cantina (Gadsden, AL) 12/12/25
Jazmin's Grill and Cantina, LLC , 221 S 3rd St , Gadsden
9:00 pm - Charlie Brown Christmas
Theatre of Gadsden , 310 N 27th St , Gadsden
7:00 pm - Business & Gravy Sponsored by Greater Gadsden Area Tourism
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism , 623 Broad Street , Gadsden
7:45 am - Council Meeting & Work Session
Council Chambers, 1st Floor , 90 Broad Street , Gadsden
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting for Jake Leath - Country Financial/Evergreen Roofing/Onyx Studio
Jake Leath - Country Financial/Evergreen Roofing/Onyx Studios Shared Office , 2725 Rainbow Drive , Rainbow City
12:00 pm - 4-Corners Bingo
McGuffey Healthcare , 2301 Rainbow Dr , Gadsden
2:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting for Southern Mommies Peek Boutique
Southern & Associates, LLC , 1519 Rainbow Drive , Gadsden
3:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Gadsden Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Craftmas Come & Go with Hanna
Gadsden Public Library - Main Branch , 254 College Street , Gadsden
5:00 pm - Gadsden Writers w/ Sonja McGiboney
Gadsden Public Library - Main Branch , 254 College Street , Gadsden
5:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting for Holt Wealth Management
2405 Rainbow Dr , Gadsden
6:15 pm - Breakfast with Santa Photo Package
Volt Coffee LLC , 1328 AL-77 , Southside
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Verse of the day:
Isaiah 7:14 ESV [14] Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name… (Nextdoor Tidmore Bend) - Verse of the day:
Jeremiah 33:14 ESV [14] “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the… (Nextdoor Tidmore Bend)
- Strategix Management posted a job opening for Material Handling Instructor in Gadsden. Apply here.
- American Greetings Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Gadsden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gadsden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glencoe
- PHOTOS: Glencoe boys basketball face Southside in Etowah County rivalry (gadsdentimes.com)
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