State leaders must spend more time standing up for Alabama
Most Alabama politicians spent this past campaign season talking about how they were going to “stand up to Obama” and fight back against the federal government. It was ironic, given that President Obama is only going to be president for two more years, while voters were looking to elect candidates who would serve for the next four years, and
Etowah County’s second courthouse
This week, The Vagabond while at the Etowah Historical Society found another old document (note: If the readers have any old document of interesting history, please bring them to the historical society! I want to thank Forrest Lambert for bringing in a ton of Alabama books as well as the entire set of the War of the Rebellion, old
Ministry vs. Fear
In the Book of Acts 18:1-11 we hear, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you…” Paul was opposed and reviled in the synagogue in Corinth. He then went out to proclaim Jesus to the Gentiles in the surrounding area. The Lord spoke to Paul in a vision one night saying,
Ford to push I-759 extension
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
State Representative Craig Ford addressed the members of the Gadsden City Council during their meeting on Tuesday, February 17.
Ford asked the council members for help in pushing state officials for funding to extend I-759.
I-759 directly impacts the main roads of Gadsden including George Wallace Drive (AL Hwy 291) and Meighan Blvd. (U.S. 431).
Economically,
Mayor Bell speaks at Gadsden State campus
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Birmingham Mayor William Bell spoke at the Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street campus on Tuesday, February 17. February is Black History Month. Mayor Bell is the 33rd mayor of Birmingham. Mayor Bell was invited to speak as part of GSCC’s black history program.
The program began with a short video on the march from Selma
Riverview to host health fair on Feb. 21
In recognition of American Heart Month, which is celebrated each year in February, Riverview Regional Medical Center invites the public to the 2015 Cardiovascular Health Fair on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 7 – 11 a.m.
The event, which takes place at Riverview’s Heart and Vascular Center, includes cholesterol and glucose screening, EKG, PAD (peripheral arterial disease), and blood pressure
Etowah 4-H to take part in Chick Chain project
The Etowah County 4-H program is proud to announce that it will be offering county youth the opportunity to take part in the 4-H Chick Chain project this year. In the Chick Chain project, young people purchase 18 one-day old chicks from the Extension Office, grow them out for 22 weeks and then bring their top three chickens to