The Vagabond : History of the King family and 414 Broad Street
By Danny Crownover Back during his younger days, The Vagabond remembered a tall booming figure at Rainbow Church of Christ by the name of Leslie Cooper King. This towering man would grab the young Vagabond and put him on his knee and talk to him. There are memories of when Mr. King and his wife, […]
Pondering life with Pious Bob: A watch called eternity
By Robert Halsey Pine “…It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.” (ACTS 1:1-14 NRSV). When I was a child I would always ask my mother when we could do this or when we were going to do that. She would say, “I’m not […]
Area students participate in GEM workshop
Photo: Local high school students particiapte in an team-building exercise duting the recent Girls Employed in Manufacturing workshop at Gadsden State. (Sarrah Peters/Messenger) By Sarrah Peters/News Editor Twenty-eight female juniors and seniors from Etowah County schools participated in Girls Employed in Manufacturing (GEM) workshops on Nov. 15 at Gadsden State Community College’s Alabama Technology Network-Bevill […]
Glencoe passes 2017-18 budget
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor The Glencoe City Council approved a $2.9 million-dollar general fund budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 on Monday, Nov. 13. After reviewing the budget with the council, finance chairman Danny Wagnon said that he projected a 9-percent increase in revenue due to the increase in sales tax. The budget includes salary increases […]
People of Etowah: Shane Ellison
Where were you born and raised? Gadsden has always been home for me. What is your occupation? City administration. For those that don’t know what that entails, come spend a day at city hall working in the mayor’s office with me. You’ll either love it or hate it, but you won’t be bored! What made […]
In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 12 Review The Tigers were sluggish in a 42-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe and led the Warhawks only 14-7 at the half. Kerryon Johnson led the Auburn offense with 137 yards rushing and a touchdown and Darius Slayton caught four passes for 89 yards and a touchdown. Jarrett Stidham threw […]
Gaston football team receives sportsmanship award
Pictured in above photo, from left: Etowah County Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby, TV-24 Pigskin Roundup host Jon Holder, GHS head football coach Swane Morris, GHS principal Tammy George, GHS athletic director Richard Tant. (Mike Goodson) By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent On Nov. 17, the Gaston High School football team received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ […]