The next Citizen's Firearms Safety Course, taught by the Etowah County Sheriff's Office, will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in room 210 of the Joe Ford Center on the campus of Gadsden State Community College.

Downtown, Gadsden- It’s that time again!  Friday May 3 marks the day for the “Mother of all First Fridays.”  From 6-9 p.m., bring your mom and come downtown to start the Mother’s Day celebration early!  Enjoy great shops, great eats, and great music as you partake in the fun and excitement that surrounds First Friday.

Downtown merchants will be open late with specials and sales to help celebrate summer and you will definitely find that perfect Mother’s Day gift!  Food vendors will line the 400 block of Broad Street and downtown restaurants will also offer specials. Classic cars will cruise in and be on display for onlookers to see all around downtown.

Employees of the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run tomorrow.

The Flame of Hope torch will be carried on a one-mile run from the James D. Martin Wildlife Sanctuary, South 11th Street, to the opening ceremony at Gadsden City High School.  An athlete will join sheriff’s office runners at the high school to officially begin the Special Olympics. 

The opening ceremony is planned to begin tomorrow, Friday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m.  Sheriff’s office employees will gather at the wildlife sanctuary on South 11th Street beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Sheriff Todd Entrekin says, “We are proud to be a part of the annual torch run.  To see the smiles on athlete’s faces when the torch is brought onto the field is heartwarming.”