Veteran receives more than diploma at EHS
By Lindsay Seagraves/Staff Writer
Etowah High teacher and head track and field coach Blake Hudson has been reading the names of Etowah High School’s graduating seniors for four years now.
Only this year has he called a graduate that brought the entire audience to its feet in a standing ovation.
“It was difficult to get through reading it without getting choked up. Truth
Boyd honored for service now and in WWII
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
A.C. Boyd’s first recorded service came when he was drafted “at the tender age of 18,” but it didn’t stop when his hitch in the military was up.
Boyd received a proclamation of commendation Tuesday (June 3) at the Etowah County Commission meeting in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion on June 6, 1944, but
Incumbents win; one runoff vote required
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Primary races in Etowah County proved a success for most incumbents.
The only local race that will require a runoff vote is the contest for the District 4 seat on the Etowah County Commission. Incumbent Jeff Overstreet took the most votes – 48.91 percent of the ballots cast – but fell just short of the 50 percent he
Junkins grants second generation adoption
Bobby Junkins grants the 1,000th adoption for Lifeline Children’s Services, an adoption agency with offices in several states as well as Gadsden and Birmingham.
The adoptive mom was adopted through Lifeline thirty-one years ago and is the first Lifeline adoptee to return as an adoptive parent.
Judge Junkins has conducted numerous Lifeline adoptions over the years. Judge Junkins helped write the adoption
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Sylvia’s Strawberry Salad and Wedding Cookies
My cousin, Sylvia Stewart, was a well-known teacher of dance in Gadsden, but she was also a wonderful cook. One of my favorite dishes that she prepared was her delicious strawberry salad. She often brought this salad to covered dish suppers at Eastside Presbyterian Church. This was also a favorite of Phyllis and Jimmy Lyons.
Sylvia’s
Technical students seek funding for conference
By Lindsay Seagraves/Staff Writer
Sixteen area technical students are Kansas City, Mo. bound to compete in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
The conference, set for June 22-28, will allow Etowah County Career Technical Center students to engage in career and technical competitions, including welding, precision machinery, fire and rescue, and community service.
Students will interact with over 8,000 other U.S. technical
Third Thursday concert brings acoustic duo
Downtown Gadsden Inc.’s Third Thursday concert series is underway and will feature Peanut & Rush-Two of a Kind from 6 – 8 p.m. on June 19.
Each third Thursday of the summer will bring performers to the Water Wall between the Pitman Theater and the Senior Activity Center for a free concert.
Peanut & Rush are an acoustic duo from Birmingham. The
Riley Green to take stage at Riverfest
Riley Green will be the opening act for the first evening of the 29th annual Riverfest.
The Chamber, Gadsden-Etowah County, announced the Jacksonville native as the first confirmed artist to perform for the upcoming music festival.
Green will take the stage at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 13.
The Chamber will make announcements about the rest of the Riverfest 2014 lineup – providing
‘Ms. Bert’ Jenkins celebrates her 100th birthday in Southside
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Bertie Jenkins says she’s seen some hard times.
“But I’m still very much alive,” she said, after celebrating her 100th birthday on May 27.
Ms. Bert, as she is known lives at Bolton House, a private residence in Southside that provides assisted living for seniors, was honored on her birthday by the staff and residents there.
Ms. Bert grew up