Nomad’s Land purchases building
Nomad’s Land, a not for profit organization, has recently expanded.
In June 2010, the Hansons’ Jesus Loves You and the Armisteads’ Nomad’s Supply joined together to begin building Nomad’s Land.
Both families had each been separately traveling and dreaming of creating a place for the nomadic subculture that would offer them hospitality and foster spiritual growth.
The families began to work together to
Southern States launches food drive
The fourth annual Southern States Holiday Food Drive began Nov. 10. As in past years, Southern States Cooperative partnered with local food banks in cities and communities throughout the southeast to help feed disadvantaged families and individuals during the holiday season.
“The job of feeding our rapidly growing world population has never been more critical,” said Southern States President and CEO
The Choice Bus Visits Etowah County Schools
Thanks to a partnership between State Farm and The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation, nearly 500 students boarded The Choice Bus.
Rainbow and Etowah middle school students received a firsthand look at what education can bring – at least $1 million over a person’s lifetime if they graduate from college. The half-prison cell, half-classroom converted school bus, which visually portrays two different
Glencoe Library honors local veterans
The Glencoe Public Library recently honored our local Glencoe Veterans.
Debbie Bradford started the program, welcoming all. She also introduced all of the librarians and invited everyone to come and visit our library.
Harold Batie led the Pledge of Allegiance and told us that this year is the two hundredth anniversary of “The National Anthem.” He told the history of the song,
In & around SEC football
Alabama Week 12 Review
The Crimson Tide knocked off top-ranked Mississippi State, 25-20, last Saturday (Nov. 15) in Tuscaloosa. As a result, Alabama replaced the Bulldogs as the No. 1 team in the country. Alabama led 19-0 in the first half but the Bulldogs battled back to make the game 19-13 in the second half. Following the MSU touchdown that
Southside’s Graves signs with Troy
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Claire Graves wanted to compete at a high level in college softball for some time, and she finally got her wish on Monday (Nov. 17).
The Southside High senior pitcher signed a scholarship with Division I Troy University, fulfilling a goal that she had been chasing from an early age.
“I’ve been playing travel ball since
Titans’ Ford recognized
Gadsden City High’s Gabe Ford was nominated for both the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Offensive Player of the Week and the Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Spotlight awards for the week of Nov. 14. The senior halfback finished with 215 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in the Titans’ 45-28 victory over Oak Mountain in the second
Glencoe strong down the stretch in 17-10 win over LCHS
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Chalk up Glencoe High’s latest victory to mental toughness. Trailing Lauderdale County by double digits late in the third quarter on Friday, the host Yellow Jackets scored the game’s final 14 points en route to a 17-10 win in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Glencoe (12-0) travels to […]
Titans level Oak Mountain, will face Hoover in semifinals
By Adam Crocker/Sports Correspondent Gadsden City turned back Oak Mountain with a 45-28 victory in the second round of the Class 7A state playoffs on Friday at GCHS. The Titans (10-2) will travel to top-ranked Hoover next week. Gabe Ford ran for two touchdowns and caught another and Ahmad DeRamus passed for three scores for […]