Ford introduces chaplaincy bill
Courtesy of al.com
An Alabama lawmaker is introducing a bill to ensure that chaplaincy programs remain a part of state universities.
Rep. Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, introduced the Rev. Chette Williams bill on Sept. 10.
Named for Auburn University’s football chaplain, the bill would ensure that chaplaincy programs remain a part of state universities and comes just weeks after the Freedom
New DA Willoughby speaks at Gadsden Civitan Club
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
About 20 people attended the Gadsden Civitan Club’s meeting last Wednesday, September 2 at Gadsden State Community College. After attending to club business, Jody Willoughby, Etowah County’s new District Attorney addressed the crowd.
Willoughby used the opportunity to let the club member’s know more about him, and what he hopes to accomplish in his new position.
Gadsden’s Albert Rains to be honored
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Gadsden resident and U.S. Congressman Albert McKinley Rains will be inducted into the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, September 22. The induction will take place during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Club in Birmingham. The public is invited, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, call reservation chair Rebecca Mason at
Gadsden DDC to host Tutu 2K fundraiser
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Downtown Dance Conservatory is holding the second annual Tutu 2K on Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. on Broad Street in downtown Gadsden.
The run will benefit the dance conservatory’s programs and students. The Downtown Dance Conservatory teaches more than 300 students weekly. Students take part in charity events, history projects and other outreach programs.
Fresh start for Gadsden City High
By Kaitlin Fleming Staff Correspondent Gadsden City High School is kicking off this school year with a new principal and some new ideas. Jeff Colegrove graduated from Etowah High School in 1989 and went on to JSU to get his BS and then the University of Alabama for his masters. Colegrove was a baseball coach […]
Craig Ford – Ford introduces legislation to protect school chaplains
College football has finally started back, and it couldn’t have come soon enough! Football is a way of life here in Alabama. Only family and God are more important.
That’s why I was so troubled a few weeks ago when the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent a letter to Auburn University asking them to “abolish the chaplaincy” in
Pious Bob – Placing our confidence
In Colossians 2:8-23, we hear St. Paul say to us: “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him,
The Vagabond – Early iron ore mines in Gadsden Part 4
The Vagabond started a new series a few weeks ago about the iron ore mines around the Gadsden area and how they got started. There was some surprising history to be found.
As mentioned earlier, the early settlers knew the presence in the Gadsden area of iron ore. John S. Moragne, one of the first settlers, discovered in 1850
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