The Neighborhood Scoop by Dr. Cynthia L. Toles
As Gomer Pyle would say, “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!”
This was the expression found all over the face of Shelia Billingsley as she walked into her surprise retirement party on Dec. 19. At around 6 p.m. family, friends and co-workers gathered to help Shelia celebrate her retirement.
When Billy retired from the Gadsden City School System, Shelia
JSU students help Gadsden seniors
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor
Since 1997, Jacksonville State University social work students have been assisting McGuffey Healthcare and Rehab First with planning activities for the residents.
The upper level practice group case management class teaches students how to utilize available resources and plan activities with appropriate themes. With low budgets, the students must be creative. They frequently acquire services that are on
Etowah attractions featured on Absolutely Alabama
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor
Two Etowah County attractions were featured in the Christmas specials of Absolutely Alabama with Fred Hunter on Fox 6.
In the first Christmas special hosted out of Dothan’s Landmark Park, there was a story about Don Turner of Allis Chalmers Tractors in Hokes Bluff. Turner makes Allis Chalmers pedal tractors. Although it sounds like a fun toy, these
Applications being accepted for Farm of Distinction contest
Outstanding Alabama farms have until Jan. 30 to apply for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes as part of the Alabama Farm of Distinction contest. The contest recognizes sustainable farm businesses that exhibit sound management, environmental stewardship and innovation according to Alabama Farm City Committee Chairman Jeff Helms. “Alabama’s Farm of Distinction is the […]
City council creates new Gadsden Land Bank Authority
By Brett Johnson/Messenger Correspondant The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday authorized the incorporation of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority to make it easier for the city to acquire tax-delinquent and nuisance properties. “Essentially what happens is now this Gadsden Land Bank Authority takes the place of the State of Alabama in terms of ownership,” said […]
Red Cross to provide energy assistance with Project Share
The Etowah/Cherokee Chapter of the American Red Cross will begin accepting appointments on January 8th, 2015 for Project SHARE, the energy assistance program for low-income elderly or disable individuals. Residents of Etowah County can call to request an appointment by calling the Red Cross office at 256-547-8667 on Thursdays between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. As the […]
Neely Henry Lake Association Announces Meeting
The Neely Henry Lake Association’s first meeting of 2015 will be held Thursday, Jan 8 at 7 p.m. at the Rainbow City Community Center located at 3702 Rainbow Drive, adjacent to Rainbow City Hall. The Neely Henry Lake Association meets the first Thursday of every other month to discuss issues of interest and importance to […]
Etowah Middle holds annual SOAR celebration
Etowah Middle School held its annual SOAR (Seeing Our Actions Rewarded) celebration on Friday, Dec. 19 with $2,500 in gifts and prizes given away to students. Students who maintained an 80 or higher SOAR (conduct) average were able to attend the event.
Students played games and competed with teachers for a variety of prizes. Toward the end of the event, students’