Titans looking to turn the corner
By Gene Stanley/Correspondent
Gadsden City High hasn’t had the best of luck when it comes to softball.
Kevin Young hopes to change all of that.
The second-year coach wants his team to be competitive, at least, with hopes of doing better in the near future.
“I want us to compete for and win some games,” Young said. “That’s not always been the case
Local business offers scenic kayak trips
By Gene Stanley/Correspondent
Josh Tidwell was tired of being laid off. A victim of corporate downsizing no less than three times, he decided to take his efforts elsewhere – home.
Tidwell combined one of his hobbies – kayaking – with his neighbor, Big Wills Creek, and has opened Etowah County’s newest outfitter shop.
Calling it Big Wills Outfitters, Tidwell and wife Leslie, his
A history of the VFW in Etowah County, and in Alabama
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 the 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 reader.
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Sequestration would be disaster for State of Alabama
If there has been a theme for the Republicans in Montgomery this legislative session, it would be that the federal government is bad and we don’t need the federal government’s money.
While I am all for the state being in control of its own destiny, the truth is that we rely on the federal government in order to provide the services
Southside Baptist stages production: ‘The Battle’
By Donna Thornton/News Editor “The Battle” will be waged again this Easter at Southside Baptist Church, in a dramatic musical production featuring dozens of member of the church’s congregation on stage and hundreds involved in all aspects of the performances. “It’s the story of the life of Christ from His birth through the resurrection, and […]
Committee amends resolution
By Donna Thornton/News Editor After gauging response and getting input from Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton, the Etowah County School Security and Safety Committee voted Feb. 22 to revise its one-cent sales tax recommendation and to urge support for local and state bills that could improve security in local schools at lower costs. State Rep. Craig […]
Water service extension will allow growth
By Donna Thornton/News Editor The City of Gadsden, in partnership with the Etowah County Community Development Committee, witnessed completion of a project that extended a water line 800 feet, opening the door for residential development on Marjorie Circle, just off Brow Drive in District 7. Mayor Sherman Guyton said construction of four new houses on […]
Law enforcers join forces to combat bills
By Donna Thornton/News Editor A large gathering of law enforcement officers, including police chiefs from each of Etowah County’s municipalities, focused on a common goal during a press conference Feb. 25: to urge the defeat of three bills currently in legislative committees. Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin has been vocal about opposition to Senate Bill […]