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🌱 How Gadsden crews safely handled the Tyson plant ammonia leak.
Gadsden, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Gadsden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Gadsden crews safely handled the Tyson plant ammonia leak.
- See which Gadsden properties and estates are named in new legal notices
- Meet the two firefighters stepping into bigger roles in Gadsden
Also on today's calendar: Word Search and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Ala. plant ammonia leak sends 4 to hospital (ems1.com) — An ammonia leak at the Tyson Foods plant on Steele Station Road in Gadsden led to the evacuation of 134 employees and sent four people to local hospitals for evaluation. City fire crews, EMS, and regional hospitals quickly contained the situation, moved workers to safety at Church of the Highlands, and reported no serious injuries while continuing on-site evaluations. 
• Legals for 7/24/2026 (gadsdenmessenger.com) — Today’s legal section is packed with Etowah County and Gadsden updates, from multiple foreclosure sales at the courthouse in Gadsden to probate filings, guardianship hearings, and public hearings on nuisance properties inside the city. If you own property, have estates in probate, or live near the listed Gadsden addresses, it’s worth checking whether any of these notices affect you.
• Gadsden Fire Department Announces Two Promotions (weisradio.com) — Two Gadsden firefighters are stepping into bigger roles, with Tyson Martin promoted to lieutenant and Ryan Rodgers promoted to driver in the Gadsden Fire Department. Their new responsibilities include leading crews on emergency calls, operating apparatus safely, and helping keep stations and equipment ready to protect Gadsden residents every day.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Matilda: The Musical →
Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden
7:00 pm
Friday July 24
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Other local events
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Theatre of Gadsden: Matilda the Musical
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Wallace Hall Fine Arts Performance Center
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Slide The City →
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County South 3rd Street in Downtown Gadsden
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Theatre of Gadsden: Matilda the Musical
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Wallace Hall Fine Arts Performance Center
7:00 pm -
Word Search →
McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
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Slide The City →
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County South 3rd Street in Downtown Gadsden
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Matilda: The Musical →
Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden
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Council Meeting & Work Session →
City of Gadsden Council Chambers, 1st Floor - 90 Broad Street Gadsden AL
10:00 am
Friday July 24
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Tuesday July 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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4-Corners Bingo Blitz →
McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
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Dalton Jones →
Gameday LIVE!, 1001 Rainbow Dr SUITE D1, Gadsden
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Theatre of Gadsden: Matilda the Musical
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Wallace Hall Fine Arts Performance Center
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Groundbreaking for McDonald's - Rainbow City
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Rainbow Plaza
10:00 am
Friday July 24
Tuesday July 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Verse of the day:
Matthew 6:25 ESV [25] “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what… (Nextdoor Tidmore Bend) - Verse of the day:
Ephesians 4:32 ESV [32] Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (Nextdoor Tidmore Bend)
- Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for CNC Precision Machinist in Gadsden. Apply here.
- Aramark posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Floor Technician - McGuffey Healthcare in Gadsden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gadsden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glencoe
- What are the 2026 AHSAA football schedules for Gadsden-area teams? (gadsdentimes.com)
Rainbow City
- Rainbow City Firefighter Tucker McGlaughn Passes National Paramedic Examination (weisradio.com)
Ok Gadsden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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