Sports complex a step closer to construction
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On Friday, December 8, The Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority met with representatives from Olympia Construction to review topographical and boundary maps of the proposed site of the complex. Authority Chair Ralph Burke and authority member Craig Ford met with Jana Cordell from Chambless-King Architects and Jeremy Bain and Jon […]
Christmas Party offers students holiday cheer
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On Thursday, December 14, a unique Christmas party was held at Gadsden Convention Hall. Special education students from Gadsden City Schools, Attalla City Schools and Etowah County Schools attended the 66th Annual Christmas Party for Exceptional Children. The Christmas party was originally scheduled to be held Friday, December 8, but could […]
People of Etowah – Jon Costa
Name: Jon Costa Where were you born and raised? “I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1953 and lived in the Ninth Ward of the city growing up, but as an older teen my family moved to New Orleans East. As a young adult, I also lived and worked in that part of town. […]
My Christmas wish is a good education for all children
By State Rep. Craig Ford When my kids were growing up, I don’t know who was more excited on Christmas morning – the kids opening their presents or me and Gwen watching them! Ever since God gave us the original and best Christmas gift, our Lord and Sa-vior Jesus Christ, giving gifts has been a part […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
White Chocolate Fudge, No Bake Peanut Butter Candy and Mother’s Chocolate Fudge O Holy Night, What a beautiful sight, Flooded with light from above- Shining brightly in glory To reveal the sweet story, Of God’s precious Son and his love. May you celebrate God’s light And love this Christmas! Well, it’s another Christmas, and I’ve […]
Pious Bob – The Traveling Man
By Robert Halsey Pine “I know your works; you have a name of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is on the point of death, for I have not found your works perfect in the sight of my God. Remember then what you have received and heard; obey it […]
The Vagabond – History of 514 Broad Street, Part II
By Danny Crownover A couple of weeks back, The Vagabond wrote on 414 Broad Street, the new home of the J.P. King Auction Company, and the building’s historical connections. Craig King and other King families had restored and preserved the old historical building with great results. The Etowah Historical Society is able to go back […]
Inspiration from God’s Word: Essentials for everyday life
By Toni Ford As I was reading this week in the book of Psalms, one of the Psalms I came across was Psalm 131. This psalm is only three verses long. Within those three verses, however, I saw what I believe are, “essentials for everyday life.” David, the author of this psalm, possibly understood these […]