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Photo courtesy of GSCC. Gadsden, Ala.  — Gadsden State Community College will host its annual Preview Days this April, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience campus life, explore academic programs, and connect with faculty and staff. Preview Days will take place at multiple Gadsden State campuses: April 9 — Ayers Campus April 22 — Valley Street Campus April 28 — Wallace Drive/East Broad Campus (Gadsden) Each event is designed to give at

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 23, 2026 LEESBURG, Ala. — Families across Cherokee County are invited to come together for a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship, laughter, and Easter celebration as Weiss Lake Church hosts a Community Egg Hunt this spring. The free event is set to take place on Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Leesburg Town Park, offering local children an exciting opportunity to enjoy one of the season’s most beloved traditions

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 23, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — Residents across Cherokee County will have an opportunity to strengthen their emergency readiness as Cherokee County Emergency Management teams up with Tractor Supply in Centre to host Emergency Preparedness Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11. The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply and is aimed at helping families better prepare for severe weather an

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | March 23, 2026 ROME, Ga. — Emergency crews are actively responding to a major fire that broke out Monday afternoon at the historic Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome. TWLN cameras on the scene captured dramatic images of thick, billowing black smoke rising into the sky as flames tore through a portion of the courthouse. Firefighters could be seen aggressively battling the blaze, spraying water onto the structure in an effo

Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column | March 23, 2026 What broke you yesterday will not bury you tomorrow. Because even in the middle of the night, we serve a God who speaks to us in our mourning. You may still be wiping tears from what didn’t work, what didn’t last, what felt like too much to carry. You may still feel the sting of betrayal, the ache of loss, the weight of the waiting. But God doesn’t leave you in the night. He meets you th

Sable Offshore Corp.’s Las Flores Canyon Plant, in Goleta, processes oil from a trio of offshore platforms. (Al Seib) TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | National News SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Oil is once again flowing along California’s Central Coast for the first time in more than a decade, following federal intervention that has reignited a long-standing battle over energy policy and environmental safety. Sable Offshore Corp. confirmed this week that it h

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News - Employment Opportunity CENTRE, Ala. — The City of Centre is now accepting applications for a part-time seasonal position with its Street and Sanitation Department as the city prepares for the busy spring and summer months. The position will run from April through September 2026 and will assist with day-to-day operations that help keep the community clean and maintained. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 21 y