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Legal notices for the week of Dec. 12 – Dec. 18, 2014
MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated July 5, 2011, executed by Adam Mark Cash and Lana Brooke Cash, husband and wife, to Taylor Mortgage Inc., which mortgage was recorded on July 6, 2011, in Instrument No. 3351963, of the mortgage records in the
The 1784 Indian Massacre in Rainbow City Part one
Through the years, many people have asked The Vagabond about how the late Jerry Jones, who was the former Etowah County Tax Assessor, first became interested in genealogy and history.
When Jerry was eight years, old he went with his family to Old Harmony Cemetery in what is now Rainbow City. The purpose of the visit was to clean the graves
The Neighborhood Scoop by Dr. Cynthia L. Toles
The neighborhood scoop is buzzing with activities of Christmas themes for 2014.
The annual Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ladies Christmas was held on Nov. 29 at the Northeast Etowah Community Center in North Gadsden. The tables were decked with Christmas trees, angels, holly and beautiful shining lights. A festive program was presented by the ladies, with Sister Tammy B. Woods serving
Good ideas are bigger than political parties
Without question, the biggest issue facing our state legislature this spring will be funding our state budgets, and specifically addressing the crisis in the General Fund budget. While the Education Trust Fund is expected to be in decent shape, Gov. Robert Bentley has projected a potential shortfall of anywhere between $250 million and $700 million in the General Fund budget.
Several
Seraaj to host foster children’s Christmas
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor
On Monday, Dec. 15, Seraaj Family Homes will host a Christmas celebration for the children in their foster program in Oxford.
“The holidays can be difficult for the kids since they aren’t at home, especially the new ones. But every year, they are so happy that night,” said Cecelia Borden.
The event will feature a Christmas dinner and presents
Local eatery featured in Alabama tourism book
The Alabama Tourism Department recently released a new book and travel guide titled “Alabama Barbeque: Delicious Road Trips,” which features a section about Pruett’s Bar-B-Q in Gadsden.
Former Southern Living travel editor Annette Thompson writes about 75 barbeque joints across the state and former Southern Living photographer Art Meripol complements the stories with mouthwatering photos.
Well-known for their ribs and Sweet Potato
Local Big Brothers Big Sisters accredited
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama is a recipient of the Standards for Excellence Institute’s Seal of Excellence for successfully completing its rigorous accreditation program. Big Brothers Big Sisters voluntarily opened itself up to scrutiny by a “jury of its peers.”
The peer review team examined Big Brothers Big Sisters for compliance with the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and
Bentley appoints locals to boards
On Tuesday, December 2, Governor Robert Bentley appointed former Alabama Bureau of Investigation Captain Joe Nabors to Place One District Court Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama beginning January 1, 2015. This appointment will complete the unexpired term of Judge Bill Russell.
Nabors said, “This is a great honor and I am excited about the opportunity to serve. I