YMCA hosts soup and cornbread day for seniors
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
About 45 seniors attended the Coosa Valley YMCA’s Soup and Cornbread Day on February 24.
Soup and Cornbread Day is only held every February, but the YMCA holds monthly lunch events for the seniors to help build the community. Most months, the seniors go out to eat as a group. In May, with the warmer weather,
Glencoe local receives rare chronic pain treatment
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
About 10 years ago, Glencoe local Hershel Tanner was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that affects the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve, after the myelin sheath of the nerve is damaged. This is sometimes a result of multiple sclerosis, a disease that
Craig Ford – It’s time to let the people vote
There is no better form of government than democracy. Our founding fathers gave their lives just so we could have the right to vote and the right to govern ourselves.
Democracy is fundamental to being an American. We all have the right to be heard in our government. And when it comes to the state of Alabama, it’s time
The Vagabond – History of streetcars in the Gadsden area Part II
Last week the Vagabond discussed the early streetcars in the Gadsden area, the first ones being drawn by horse and later ones by steam locomotion dummies. We continue this week to the electrified streetcars. The story continues…
As stipulated, Captain Elliott had agreed to extend a line to Noccalula Falls on Lookout Mountain. In 1891, the Hollingsworth estate granted
Pious Bob – Living the Promise
This portion of Psalm 91 meant much to me as I faced a hurdle in life: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.” (Psalm 91:11-12).
This psalm impacted me in a time
Classified for the week of Feb. 26- March 4, 2016
HELP WANTED
Local non-profit is searching for an individual to coordinate volunteers and clients Monday – Friday.
Computer skills, grant writing and speaking experience necessary. 20 hours per week. Send resume to: SEARCH COMMITTEE, P.O. Box 1623, Gadsden, AL 35902-1623. Deadline February 29, 2016.
HELP WANTED
DRIVERS
Drivers: Home Nightly.
Dedicated From Oxford, AL
to Franklin, GA Great Pay, With a
Full Benefit Package. Quality Equipment.
256-432-3944
Drivers: SE DEDICATED
Legal notices for the week of Feb 26- March 4, 2016
MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgages executed by Sonja R. Borden to Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated December 10, 2009 and recorded in Instrument Number 3324580 and Instrument Number 3324583 in the Office of the Judge of Probate , Etowah County, Alabama, and the mortgagee, by reason
Wiggins Racing Team is up to speed
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
The hundreds of people driving on Sutton Bridge Road between Gadsden and Rainbow City each day probably notice a large building and give it very little thought. Perhaps they have noticed the unusual boat that is housed inside when the huge doors are open but not realizing its significance.
If plans come through this year
In & around SEC basketball
Alabama Week 8 Review
The Crimson Tide’s NCAA Tournament chances took a hit last week, as they dropped a pair of games to Kentucky and Mississippi State. The road loss to Kentucky won’t matter as much, but a home loss to Mississippi State could be potentially damaging for Alabama. The Tide needs to win both home games against Auburn