The Vagabond: Historic tax credits available for area businesses
By Danny Crownover The Vagabond recently did some historical research on some downtown Gadsden buildings and noted that many businesses in that area have not taken advantage of available tax credits for our designated historic downtowns of Gadsden, Alabama City and Attalla. Are you taking full tax advantage of your historic location? It is unbelievable […]
Locals celebrate Veterans Day with events
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On November 10, Modern Woodmen held its annual Veterans Day Event at the Hokes Bluff Community Center. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard kicked off the event with the presentation of the flag, followed by Erin Morgan leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Kim Johnson performed the “Star […]
Way of the Cross seeks help to replace burglary losses
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor The Way of the Cross ministry was broken into twice in the last few weeks. The ministry reported that its PA system, children’s ministry boom boxes, computers and more were stolen. Way of the Cross Director Kenneth Brown said that the most devastating loss was the computer, which held 14 years […]
People of Etowah – Steven Hildebrant
Name: Steven Hildebrant Where were you born and raised? “Born in Evansville, Indiana; my family moved to Jacksonville, Alabama in the 1970’s while I was in middle school. I call Jacksonville my hometown.” What is your occupation? “I am an Area Manager for Alabama Power. I manage the business office operations for Alabama Power in Etowah, […]
J. P. King Auction moves to Broad Street
On November 2, J.P. King Auction Company relocated to historically restored 414 Broad Street. Corporate offices will occupy the first floor, and the second floor has been repurposed for three luxury loft apartments. Craig King and his wife Cindy purchased the building and began restoration efforts in December of 2016. B. Craig Lipscomb was the […]
Remembering our veterans for this Thanksgiving season
By State Rep. Craig Ford Every Thanksgiving, I like to write an editorial about the things that I am thankful for. I’ve written about how thankful I am for my family and for public servants like Alabama’s educators. But this year, I want to say how thankful I am for our country’s veterans. We just celebrated […]
The Vagabond: An early incident with Alabama City Holy Rollers
By Danny Crownover Author’s note: This article is of preserving history as it was written in the 1920s and not meant to offend anyone. “Back in 1910, the Holiness people, or Holy Rollers as they are sometimes termed were operating a most remarkable series of meetings on Kyle Avenue, which was the main road into […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Chicken and Dressing Casserole and Shoe Peg and Geen Bean Casserole Thanksgiving is nearly here and I just have to share these two recipes. I already have two pans of dressing in the freezer and I beginning to start baking pies. I have also made homemade cranberry sauce this year. Do you remember when life […]
Pious Bob – A Closer Walk
By Robert Halsey Pine “…The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed…the kingdom of God is among you.” (Luke 17:20-37 NRSV). How do you argue whether or not God exists? You don’t have to. You seek, feel and experience God or you don’t. On occasion I’ll tune in to a television […]