Readers ask about snakes in their homes and gardens. Learn to identify common snakes like ratsnakes and watersnakes.

GADSDEN — Downtown Gadsden Inc. will kick off the 20th season of its popular First Friday event on April 3, bringing classic cars, food vendors, and live music to Broad Street. The event will take ...

Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, including the cottonmouth, copperhead, and various rattlesnakes. Common nonvenomous snakes include water snakes, rat snakes, and garter snakes. Wildlife ...

Like most North American viperids, copperheads prefer to avoid humans and, when given the opportunity, will leave an area of humans without incident, according to the National Park Service. Picasa ...

The first warm days of spring don’t just draw gardeners out into the sunshine. Snakes also come out of hibernation to enjoy the warmth, search for food, and find a mate. While they like to bask on a ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Global automotive supplier Minth Group Friday announced plans to turn a former steelmaking site into a $430 million investment that will create more than 1,300 jobs in Gadsden. Today’s news is likely ...

The 2026 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament is entering the quarterfinals and the plot continues to thicken with a championship still up for grabs. With the quarterfinals locked in, fans will finally ...

After a tense playoff round, 16 teams have forced their way into the bowl for the draw for the next round of the Champions League. All the action will be broadcast live on UEFA.com, while those on the ...

How much does it cost to buy a house in Gadsden in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of ...

The recent death of Ifunanya Nwangene, the 26-year-old Abuja-based singer known as Nanyah, after a snakebite has renewed public concern about how reptiles enter residential spaces. Many residents ...