Ford files legislation for a vote on state lottery
Alabama House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) filed legislation in Montgomery on Tuesday (Jan. 12) that would allow the people of Alabama to vote on a statewide lottery for education. If approved by voters, the proceeds from the lottery would be used to fund scholarships to Alabama’s two-year and four-year colleges.
“This is the same lottery bill I
Local church leaves scarves for those in need
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
In downtown Gadsden, scarves and gloves are appearing tied to trees and benches. Attached to them with a safety pin is a card that says, “I am not lost!! If you’re stuck out in the cold please take this to help you keep warm.”
On the back of the card are bible verses.
The scarves are
Chamber to host Chairwoman’s Gala
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Etowah /Gadsden Chamber will host its annual meeting and Chairwoman’s Gala on Friday, January 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gadsden Convention Hall.
The annual meeting is speakeasy-themed and will feature dinner catered by The Fish Market. Music will be provided by Ain’t Misbehavin’ – The Arnold Montgomery Band for attendees to dance to
DGI to host ninth annual chili cook-off
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
With the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to warm up with a nice bowl of chili. Downtown Gadsden Inc. invites you to “spice up your Saturday” by attending its annual chili cook-off.
Downtown Gadsden, Inc. will host its ninth annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, February 6. The tasting will begin at 12 p.m.
The
Craig Ford – Alabamians want a lottery, but not a blank check lottery
As droves of Alabamians recently flooded into Tennessee, Georgia and Florida for a chance to win the $1.6 billion Powerball, it’s obvious the people of Alabama want to play the lottery.
People in 44 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands are all allowed to purchase lottery tickets. Alabama is one of just six
Pious Bob – The Sound of Silence
The Bible seems to connect with everything in life. In Leviticus we hear: “You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:14).
A week and a half ago my cochlear implant was activated. While my hearing ability has been deteriorating for several years
The Vagabond: A. Lloyd Wagnon: Listening is love in action
Former Gadsden-Etowah Tourism Board executive director Albert Lloyd Wagnon recently passed away. The Vagabond knew Lloyd for many years and often stopped by to see him at the tourism office. Lloyd was an inspiration to many as he was to The Vagabond. In his recent book Vapor Trails, he mentioned the Etowah Historical Society and what folks need to
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