Local girl opens Little Free Library
By Sarrah Peters News Editor Emerson Champagne is only five years old, but she is already running her own business. Inspired by her love of reading, Emerson wanted to start her own library. With the help of her librarian mother, Jamie, and family friends David and Gail Garrett, Emerson’s wish came true. Emerson opened her […]
Stay safe this summer with tips from Etowah County EMA
By Katilin Fleming Staff Correspondent The 4th of July is right around the corner and the temperature is rising in Alabama. So how can you and your family stay safe and have fun this summer? The most important part of staying safe is staying aware of the dangers that accompany the vacation months. A few […]
Young Leaders give scholarships
By Sarrah Peters News Editor The Young Leader Society recently awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors. Three of the recipients received $1,000 awards and one received a technical scholarship of $750. Madison Abernathy of Gadsden City High School, Elizabeth Fulenwider of Glencoe High School ans Haleigh Glover of Gadsden City High School received $1,000 each. […]
Local trio honored at American Values dinner
By Mike Goodson Staff Correspondent The Greater Alabama Council of The Boy Scouts of America held its annual American Values Dinner on June 24 at the Gadsden Museum of Art. Three local citizens were recognized for their contributions to scouting – Heather New, Wilbur, “Bubba” Masters and Rodney Passmore. The event’s keynote speaker was former University […]
Sue Woodard celebrates retirement from county commission
By Mary Elizabeth Dial Staff Correspondent On May 10, 1976, Sue Woodard became the bookkeeper for the Etowah County Commission. On June 29, 2016, she celebrated her retirement from the same institution. Forty years have passed, during which time Woodard filled four different positions within the county commission, including chief clerk. She became financial controller […]
The Vagabond: Nichols and the Dwight Manufacturing Company
Recently at the Jerry B. Jones Library in the Elliott Community Center in Alabama City, a photo of Charlotte Peabody Kimball Nichols, mother of Howard Gardner Nichols, was found. Charlotte was born on April 24, 1839, in Bradford, Mass., and died on Aug. 4, 1908, in Newton, Mass. In 1870 she married John Howard Nichols. […]
Pious Bob: The Jesus Saving Bank
Jesus instructs us about being prepared: “Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:1-13). The parable of the bridesmaids and their lamps as told by […]
Classified for the week of July 1-8, 2016
AUCTIONS AUCTION – MONDAY June 27th, 8am. Loading Dock South. 202 Rolling Mill Street Helena, Al. Building Sold 15,000 sq ft warehouse full of building materials. 1-205-612-4221. Asset Liquidators. Biz Clydette Hughes Al #1275. AUCTION – RICHEY Farm – Home with 108± acres. Offered in 10 tracts with 5 absolute. 3-story home on 12± ac […]
Legal notices for the week of July 1-8, 2016
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on March 23, 2005 by Jeff S. Ragan, a married man joined by Bonnie Ragan, his wife, originally in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and recorded in Instrument # M-2005-1395 on April 8, 2005, in […]