Queens of the Coosa
The Vagabond spent time in Montgomery this week pulling information out of the State of Alabama Archives with City of Altoona councilman and historian Ryan Cole.
If you have never been to the state archives, you must go!
This past February, the archives opened up a new museum called “Voices of Alabama.”
The museum was a 12-year undertaking with many
Jobs should be more than just a campaign slogan
“Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.”
It’s an election year, and you have probably seen that campaign slogan on billboards and yard signs all across the state. But are we really creating jobs here in Alabama? Or is job creation just more election year rhetoric, like the teacher pay raise?
The news seems to be mixed at best. On the one hand, economists at the
Goodyear kicks off 85th anniversary events
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company retirees turned out on April 24 to kicked off the company’s celebration of the 85th anniversary of the plant’s opening in 1929.
Memorabilia was on display, including a Goodyear flag and an American flag that reportedly flew over the plant on opening day.
“The American flag has only 48 stars,” Goodyear Communications Manager Jackie
Alabama Power brings iCan to Gadsden schools
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Alabama Power Company gave groups of female students at Gadsden’s three middle schools an opportunity to try a mechanical engineering exercise last week as part of the company’s ongoing “iCan” program.
Jacki-Lyn Thacker, of Alabama Powers Communication and Public Relations office, said iCan is targeted for eighth grade girls with high potential in math and science, with the
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Cranberry Chicken and Peanut Butter Brownie
Your main dish is the cornerstone of every meal and signature of every cook. Pick your favorite meat and develop a dish that you perfect and that others enjoy coming to your home to eat. I will have to say that mine is my cranberry chicken.
Cranberry Chicken
1 package Lipton dry
Gadsden Recycles accepting all kinds of reusable material
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The City of Gadsden cut the ribbon on Gadsden Recycles, the site of the city’s expanded recycling program at 306 Henry Street.
The facility has been open for a while accepting some types of recyclable material, but Environmental Services Supervisor Howell Matthews said it now accepts almost any kind of material that can be recycled, from cardboard and
Etowah Commission to hold evening meetings
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The Etowah County Commission is conducting a test.
The commission voted last week to change one meeting time a month during the months of May and June to late afternoon or evening.
Ordinarily, the commission meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month, with a work session conducted at 9 a.m. every week.
Etowah County
The Neighborhood Scoop By Dr. Cynthia L. Toles
The Teen Zone in the Gadsden Public Library has been buzzing and beaming with teenagers throughout our city as the youths are using their ingenious talents to exhibit the Spoken Word.
The City of Champion Toastmasters and the Gadsden Public Library have partnered to host a workshop for teens. This workshop has given teens an opportunity to use leadership skills and
ECSO provides a safe way to dispose of prescription drugs
The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Unit are asking Etowah County citizens to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The event will take place on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Gadsden Wal-Mart.
“This is a great opportunity for individuals who have accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those