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Gadsden State Students Earn Scholarships Students and staff from Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus recently attended the three-day Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit held November 13–16 in Birmingham. The event brought together students from TMCF’s 10 two-year historically black community colleges. Attendees had the opportunity to network with top industry professionals, explore diverse career pathways and gain firsthand insight into evolving workforce needs. • Shasta Webb, Diagnostic Medical Sonography student – $10,000 Cal & Annette Johnson HBCC Scholarship
"This summit provided our students with invaluable exposure to industry leaders and emerging opportunities in today’s workforce,” said Ricky Tillis, director of the Valley Street Campus. “We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the scholarships that will support their continued success.” For more information about Gadsden State and programs offered at the Valley Street Campus, visit gadsdenstate.edu.
Three students from Gadsden State’s Valley Street Campus were awarded scholarships during the conference: • Jonathon Moody, Construction Technology student – $5,000 Toyota Scholarship • Mya Mostella, Diagnostic Medical Sonography student – $10,000 Cal & Annette Johnson HBCC Scholarship
The summit featured sessions focused on workforce development, industry trends and professional growth. Students also participated in a career fair that connected them with premier employers across multiple sectors.
Photos Courtesy of Gadsden State
Women Arrested On Drug Charges
One individual has been arrested with drug charges in Etowah County. According to Sheriff Jonathan Horton, Christi Dewanna Peppers, age 51 of Crossville, has been charged with Drug Trafficking (Methamphetamine). Agents with the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit and the Marshall County Drug Task Force initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Peppers for a traffic violation. During the course of the traffic stop, one and half (1.5) pounds of Methamphetamine, a quantity of Clonazepam, Drug Paraphernalia, and a firearm was located. At the time of the news release, Peppers was arrested and is being held in the Etowah County Jail on a $100,000.00 cash bond.
Authorities noted that Peppers was on federal probation at the time of her arrest. This investigation is ongoing and federal charges may be forthcoming as the case continues. Assisting agencies in this investigation include the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, Marshall County Drug Task Force.
The Gadsden State Community College A Cappella Choir and Singers will spread holiday cheer across the region during its annual Christmas Tour, featuring performances at churches, community events and other holiday events. The tour began on Nov. 30 at Providence Baptist Church in Ragland and will continue through mid-December. The choir will perform a blend of classic and contemporary Christmas favorites, from “Jingle Bells” and “Sleigh Ride” to “Christmas on Broadway." This year’s December performances include: • Dec. 1 – Regency Pointe Tree Lighting, Rainbow City – 6 p.m. • Dec. 4 – Gadsden Greeters – 12 p.m. • Dec. 5 – Gadsden Christmas Parade • Dec. 7 – Macadonia Baptist Church – Gadsden – 6 p.m. • Dec. 9 – Christmas with the Cardinals, Meadows Hall – 6 p.m. • Dec. 11 – Cherokee County Chamber – 8 a.m. • Dec. 11 – Cherokee Rehab – 1:30 p.m. • Dec. 11 – Christmas Concert, First United Methodist Church of Gadsden – 6 p.m. • Dec. 12 – Eastern Star of Piedmont – 6 p.m. All performances are free and open to the public. To learn more about Fine Arts programs offered at Gadsden State Community College, visit GadsdenState.edu/FineArts. Photo Courtesy of Gadsden State A Cappella Choir Christmas Tour
Photos Courtesy Etowah County Sheriff's Office
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