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Governor, legislature treating state employees like second-class citizens

I never thought that I would live to see a governor brag about how he has eliminated 4,000 jobs, especially in the middle of a recession! But two weeks ago, that is exactly what Gov. Robert Bentley did in his State of the State address.

The only thing more shocking than hearing the governor brag about how he has put 4,000

Early history of the VFW in Etowah County Part 1

The Etowah Historical Society recently received a book from Tom Robertson that he had picked up in a local yard sale. The book was titled Veterans of Foreign Wars, Alabama 50th year anniversary, 1899-1949. It contains the history of the VFW, in Alabama especially here in Etowah County. The Vagabond wishes to share this article and rare photos to our

Sheriff urges public to oppose ‘open carry’ bills

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said he’s drawn fire for taking a stand against proposed “open carry” bills that would – among other changes – allow people to carry guns openly, and put anyone who challenges them in legal jeopardy.

Entrekin said he’s an avid gun collector, a National Rifle Association member, and supports gun owners’ rights.

“But these

Avery links students to history of Civil Rights

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Gadsden City Councilman Robert Avery’s message to second graders at Floyd Elementary School Feb. 18 was a simple one: History is being made every day, and they should be mindful of what is going on in the world so they can recognize and remember their part in history.

As part of Black History Month, Avery came to Floyd

Habitat dedicates 41st Gadsden home

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Volunteers with Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity gathered for the dedication of House # 41 on Feb. 14, but it was not the numbers that mattered most to those gathered at the Adams Circle residence in East Gadsden.

The celebration was in seeing Takeyia Lipscomb and her two children, Milan and Miles, showing visitors around their new home, and

GPL offers Universal Classes, online and free to cardholders

Imagine having access to a broad offering of classes available online, open to anyone with the Gadsden Public Library card.

The Gadsden Public Library, in partnership with Recorded Books, is offering that now, through the Universal Class Library Edition.

Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD) announced the offering of this powerful new online continuing education service designed specifically for use by the patrons

Facebook request results in house filled with Valentine treats

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

A simple request via Facebook resulted in a special Valentine’s Day for a special lady.

Tabatha “Tabby” Wooten is the baby sister of her family, and according to her sisters she is “the superglue that holds our family together.”

Tabby, who has Downs Syndrome, is 45, and a student at the Snellgrove Center.

A couple of weeks before Valentine’s Day,