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Gadsden Times: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Gadsden, AL Sections News Sports Life E-Edition Obituaries Local Directory Cars Jobs Homes Place an Ad Subscribe Log in Subscribe Now Customers returning downtown; First Friday for June won’t First Friday in downtown Gadsden has become a signature event, drawing large numbers of people to enjoy music, visit food vendors and local restaurants, and local retailers staying open late to welcome them in. But Downtown Gadsden Inc. Executive Director Kay Moore said because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event won’t be back for June. "I want to be careful," Moore said, before hosting an event that brings 10,000 people to gather in a few blocks of Broad Street where it is not possible to social distance as recommended by health care officials... Updated at 4:23 PM 1Marching because justice matters Updated at 3:14 PM Legendary AU coach Dye dies at 80 Posted at 12:59 PM March, prayer vigil for George Floyd May 31 at 10:09 PM Local black officers react to Floyd murder, riots May 30 at 4:52 PM ’Building the plane as you fly it’: Educators plan for school year while staying adaptable May 29 at 12:04 PM Night 1 of Gadsden City High School’s 2020 graduation May 29 at 2:17 AM Restaurants face uncertainty as they reopen May 28 at 10:00 AM Appeals court upholds life sentence in Albertville detective’s murder May 27 at 5:36 PM Gadsden’s Ormond Brown, Hall of Fame official, dies May 27 at 1:23 PM Remember the primary vote? Runoff is July 14 Posted at 1:41 PM LIVE VIDEO: Kayleigh McEnany holds press briefing Posted at 12:45 PM Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama May 31 at 3:40 PM Coronavirus Customers returning downtown; First Friday for June won’t Updated at 4:23 PM The stakes have never been higher as America reopens. What can a post-coronavirus world look like? Updated at 3:18 PM What a surge in decks, paint sales in the middle of a pandemic says about economic recovery Updated at 3:08 PM ’Breeding grounds for this virus’: Health experts warn large protests heighten risk of coronavirus spread Posted at 2:56 PM Etowah County Schools set June, July meal distributions Posted at 1:37 PM A busy hurricane season and the coronavirus pandemic ’is a cataclysmic scenario’ Posted at 12:03 PM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Reader Services Support Local Businesses My Profile Corrections Sales LocationsHelp Subscribe Now Manage Print Account Manage Digital Account Photo Reprints Contact Us Mobile-Friendly Account Management Submissions Calendar Events Obituaries Legal Notices Photos News Tips Letters to the Editor Advertising Place an Ad Classified Ads Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Online Services Newsletters Mobile App RSS Feeds Twitter Facebook © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Gadsden Times ~ 401 Locust St. Gadsden, AL 35901 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Local Crime State Nation & World Education Local Business Shareable Sports Preps College Pro Auto Racing Columns Opinion Editorials Letters Columns Lifestyle Time and Money Home & Garden Faith Columns Style Family Food Health Pets Shareables Entertainment Recreation Theater & The Arts Music Events TV Guide News TV Guide Listings Obituaries Business More Photos Videos Seen on Scene Calendar Weather Mugshots Print Ads Crossword Contests Branded Content Submit Your News From Our Advertisers Southern Kitchen Subscriber My Profile E-Edition Subscribe E-BILLING REGISTRATION Subscriber Services Mobile-Friendly Account Management Market Place Classifieds Cars Jobs Homes Local Directory Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Place an Ad Digital Marketing Services Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__SUBSCRIBE TODAY Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Learn...