Lions roar past Hokes Bluff for first region win
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Using a potent running game mixed with a sharp aerial attack, Sardis ran out to a 35-7 lead en route to a 49-21 win over Hokes Bluff in a Class 4A, Region 7 game on Friday at Hokes Bluff. By halftime, the Lions (2-2, 1-2) had already rolled up 408 total yards, […]
Classifieds for the week of Sept. 19 – Sept. 25, 2014
ESTATE SALE
ESTATE SALE OF MR. JIM FOREMAN
October 4, 2014/ Saturday Only
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
132 Crabapple Lane, Gadsden, AL 35904
Numerous antiques…oval marble top center table, ball and claw-foot round table, his and her Victorian chairs, parlor set, antique rockers, early 1800’s bookcase and secretary, 3 drawer
Legal notices for the week of Sept. 19 – Sept. 25, 2014
MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
ALABAMA, ETOWAH COUNTY
Default having been made pursuant to the terms of that certain mortgage executed by Steven William Page and , Sherry Page, husband and wife and George Jackson, a unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. its successors and assigns
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Matthew’s French Toast and Apple Dip
This week I want to share with you my grandson’s favorite breakfast at his Gann’s(me) house. His request is quite simple. French Toast, Thick Sliced Applewood Bacon, and Coffee with French Vanilla Cream. Mary, my sister, and I always cook our bacon in the oven. I use a large cookie sheet, covered with foil, and
Leadership means listening
One of the biggest threats to our children’s education is when the politicians think they know better than the professional educators.
Last month, 30 of Alabama’s public school superintendents joined in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the so-called Accountability Act, and asking the Alabama Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s decision that the Accountability Act is unconstitutional.
Among those 30
The Neighborhood Scoop by Dr. Cynthia Toles
It was a busy weekend in the neighborhood.
On Saturday morning, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of East Gadsden held a Women and Youth Conference. Three lecturers spoke on the theme “How to Reclaim, Retrain and Retain.” Jimmie Leonard kept the group moving with the song “Happy.” Guest speaker Dr. Doris Petty of Bessemer expounded on the subject of commitment, stating
“And your young men shall see visions…” Part III
The Vagabond recently came across a pamphlet written by the Woman Club called A little book about Gadsden, which tells about the early periods of the Gadsden area. For the last two weeks we have been reporting on this old pamphlet. It continues….
1888
“Gadsden civic leaders were preparing for a big development program in this year, following the huge public land
Lavender named GSCC president
Courtesy of al.com
Gadsden State Community College has its fourth president in just over a year’s time.
Martha Lavender has been named interim president at the school, a little more than two months after Helen McAlpine was appointed president of GSCC. Alabama Community College System Chancellor Mark Heinrich announced that McAlpine would return to her previous post as president of Drake State
Alabama Power funds pre-K classes
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor
Alabama Power Foundation presented two Etowah County schools with grants Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Highlands Elementary and Attalla Elementary both received $10,000 grants from Alabama Power Foundation, who partnered with the Alabama Department of Children’s Affairs, as part of the Brighter Minds education initiative.
The grants, given to help support early education programs in the state, aim to strengthen the