6.6K views · 112 reactions | In this week's Mayor's Minute, Mayor Ford gives the latest updates on the city's bond issue and RISE Project, ongoing work at the Ritz Theatre in Alabama City, Gadsden State's 100 Year anniversary, upcoming events like A Walk Through Time and Christmas fun, and more! | City of Gadsden | Facebook

1.5K views · 41 reactions | Earlier this week, residents of Gadsden heard about what's happened over the past 12 months, current projects, and what's coming in the future during the State of the City Address. Mayor Craig Ford was joined by emcee J. Holland at The Venue at Coosa Landing. | City of Gadsden | Facebook

🚚 🚦In Gadsden, one of the city's most-travelled roads is set to soon get a big upgrade. Austin Pratt has more on the news tonight!🚧 🚗 #ABC3340 #ALABAMA #NEWS #TRAVEL | ABC 33/40

The First Black Combat—9 Months Before "Glory" October 29, 1862. The Battle of Island Mound marked the first time in the American Civil War that Black soldiers engaged in combat. 240 men—former slaves and freedmen—outnumbered six to one, surrounded by 700 Confederate guerrillas on horseback, fought with such ferocity and bravery that both Union officers and enemy soldiers praised their valor. Lieutenant R. Hinton reported that the battle "proved that negroes are splendid soldiers." Even Confeder