Pondering life with Pious Bob – Putting First Things First and Loving It
By Robert Halsey Pine David had much to correct in his life and continually discussed his plans with the Lord: “Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. I have more understanding than […]
Sheriff’s Office hosts Student Leadership Academy
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 7th Annual Student Leadership Academy June 11-15. The students participating in the program were nominated by their principals.The principals nominated two incoming high school seniors. Students from private and public schools attended. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office staff evaluated each student for demonstrated leadership, […]
Local Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates 35 years
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama celebrated its 35th anniversary with a reception and award ceremony at Exchange Bank on June 8. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers one-on-one mentoring services to children facing adversity. The mentors encourage the children toward educational success and higher aspirations, while teaching them to avoid […]
In & around SEC baseball
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent NCAA Super Regionals Review Six teams from the Southeastern Conference made the 16-team super regionals field, and the conference – by far the most of any conference – and the league will have the most participants in the College World Series. Texas A&M was a No. 3 seed in the regionals, […]
Glencoe High names new softball coach
By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Tommy Stanley is back in the proverbial saddle. The longtime Glencoe High teacher and coach was recently named to head up the school’s softball program. Stanley, who has been an assistant softball coach the past several seasons, felt that the time was right to return to the head coaching ranks. He […]
Brick Haley to host annual golf benefit
Former Emma Sansom High School football standout and current University of Missouri defensive line coach Brick Haley will host the Fourth Annual Brick Road to Success Charity Golf Tournament on June 23 at Silver Lakes in Gadsden. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alabama Chapter of Autism Speaks. The tournament, which will begin […]