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Public comments at Friday's meeting were largely against a proposed rendering plant and in support of the vision of a group of local business people.

Gadsden City Council member Ben Reed was absent from this week's meeting after he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday heard from Rep. Gil Isbell about a study conducted on the tax structure of the city, and the likely impact should its occupational tax be discontinued.  Isbell, R-Gadsden, sought the study by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, an independent group that allows for research on topics that may affect the general population of an area.  He said the request was intended “to conduct an independent, unbiased study to determine the importance and relevance of the Gadsden tax structure and how it compares to others that are similar in size to towns ...

It sounds like Back is ready to go to war with his own constituency. Not a wise move if one has future political aspirations.

The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday agreed to be represented by Ford, Howard and Cornett, P.C., in legal action regarding the proposed Pilgrim's Pride rendering plant in Etowah County. The resolution was approved by a 4-2 margin with council members Kent Back, Ben Reed, Cynthia Toles and Deverick Williams voting yes, and Jason Wilson and Thomas Worthy voting no. Council member Johnny Cannon was not present. “It’s hard for me ... I don’t really support this project in its current state, “ Wilson said of the rendering plant following his vote, “so it just wasn’t feasible for me t...