Political witchhunt backfires on Republican Supermajority
After two years and $50 million taxpayer dollars wasted, the Alabama bingo trial has finally come to an end. This investigation was an unprecedented abuse of federal authority.
The purpose of this investigation was always about influencing the outcome of the 2010 elections. That is why no arrests or indictments were made until one month before the election.
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Mystery Civil War signs appearing all over Etowah County
This week the Vagabond wants to share a mystery to the readers. There are Civil War signs appearing all over Etowah County by a group that calls themselves the “Gadsden Civil War Roundtable. Rumors are that it is someone living in Southside that is pushing it. Of course, this has to have been done due to the 150th Anniversary…
Klothes Kloset fulfilling a community need
214 South 5th Street in downtown Gadsden is no longer vacant.
Last Monday, the Klothes Kloset underwent a final tune-up prior to the store’s official opening on Tuesday (March 13).
Klothes Kloset offers free clothes and children’s toys to those in need. The store relies upon donations from area churches, businesses and individuals.
According to Breakaway Ministries executive director…
Larry Means cleared of all charges
Former State Senator Larry Means (D-Attalla) was found not guilty last week in federal court in the Alabama bingo corruption trial.
Means was charged with accepting or offering bribes to help pass a gambling bill last year. Last August, he was acquitted of all but two of the 16 original charges.
Means served as the Alabama District 10 senator…
Southside native recognized as first Confederate soldier wounded at Gettysburg
By Joshua Price Sports Editor/News Writer United Daughters of the Confederacy Camp 1620 and the Turkeytown Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans held a memorial service on March 11 at Pilgrims’ Rest Cemetery in Southside. The quiet, tranquil cemetery is the final resting place of many of our nation’s veterans, including 18 Confederate soldiers. […]