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Lady Yellow Jackets upend Hokes Bluff

Glencoe High’s Anna Beth Giles (4) drives to the basket as Hokes Bluff’s Madison Ingram defends during the Lady Yellow Jackets’ 40-33 win in girls basketball on Jan. 12 at GHS. (Photo by Gary Wells).

Eagles fly past Glencoe

Glencoe High’s Colton Stone (4) drives in for a layup as Hokes Bluff’s Braydon Hill defends during the Eagles’ 65-47 victory in boys basketball on Jan. 12 at GHS. (Photo by Gary Wells).

Mcguffey’s provides meals for warming center

By Sarrah Peters, News Editor Last week extremely cold weather blew through Etowah County and throughout the Southeast United States. Low temperatures hit 12 degrees Fahrenheit, with high temperatures barely rising above freezing. Some days, the wind chill made Etowah County feel like the temperature was in the single digits. In response to the freezing temperatures, […]

New events planned for 5th Street Market venue

By Sarrah Peters, News Editor In June 2016, the Gadsden Farmer’s Market moved to a new location – the 5th Street Market. To create this venue space, the City of Gadsden remodeled an old warehouse on the corner of Fifth and Locust streets in downtown Gadsden. In 2017, the city began hosting Turnip Tuesdays in response […]

People of Etowah – Robin Wilson

Name: Robin Wilson Where were you born and raised? “Born in Talladega County, lived in Calhoun County from ages 4-12, moved to Etowah County at age 12. It’s certainly home!” What is your occupation? “Well that has changed recently. I worked in Substance Abuse Prevention up until this past September, when I accepted a position […]

The Vagabond – Document found at Coats house

By Danny Crownover The Vagabond recently came across a document at the Jerry B. Jones Historical Research Library about a place called Coates Bend. Originally known as Coats Bend, the area was named after Gideon E. Coats. It appears that Gideon, his brother Sion and their mother Sarah left Kershaw County in South Carolina shortly […]

Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell

Mi Casa Casserole, Fruit Salad and the World’s Best and Quickest Mousse Don’t get stuck like Old Mother Hubbard with a cupboard that’s bare. At this time of year when holidays are over, you could make just one big shopping trip to stock up your pantry so that you’re always ready for those everyday meals. […]

Pondering life with Pious Bob – Aggressive Watching

By Robert Halsey Pine “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:22-33 NRSV). Jesus said this to Peter as Peter’s fear caused him to sink into the water. Seeing Jesus walking on the water Peter asked to come with Him. Jesus commanded him to come but the strong wind frightened Peter and he began […]