City Council and Rep. Butler express opposing views about elected school board
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On Tuesday, January 16, the Gadsden City Council pased a resolution opposing the proposed bill regarding the election of Gadsden City School Board members. Currently, Gadsden school board members are appointed by the Gadsden City Council, but State Representative Mack Butler of Rainbow City proposed a bill allowing Gadsden citizens to […]
People of Etowah – Ashleigh Gaskin Langdale
Name: Ashleigh Gaskin Langdale What is your occupation? “I have recently joined Allenstein and Allenstein Law Firm as the Social Security Appeals Council Case Manager. I’m an independent contractor for the Greater Gadsden Area Tourism Board. I side hustle and contract with various organizations, individuals, non-profits and businesses by coordinating and directing, event planning, fundraising, […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Broccoli Salad, Lemon Chess Pie, Sweet and Sour Pork Chops, Corn Pudding Casserole and Beer Bread This is a feast fit for a king! Broccoli Salad 2 cups chopped broccoli 2 cups chopped cauliflower 2 packages chopped green onions 1 cup chopped apples 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled 1 […]
Pious Bob – Keeping the Bullies Out of the Pulpit
By Robert Halsey Pine “Keep up your courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome.” (Acts 23:12-24 NRSV). The Lord was near Paul as there were those plotting to kill him in Jerusalem. Jesus was telling Paul that he’d better get used to rough treatment […]
Legals for the week of January 19 – January 26, 2018
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on January 20, 2011 by Grady Stricklin and Nancy J Stricklin, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Peoples Independent Bank, and recorded in Instrument # 3344288 on […]
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Inspiration from God’s Word – What Do I Represent?
By Toni Ford Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus, knowing the Jewish leaders were looking for Him to kill Him, took a great risk and went to visit His dear friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. This story takes place in John chapter 12. I love this story for several reasons. First, we see […]
Eagles knock off Glencoe in county tournament semifinals
Photo: Glencoe High’s Cam Harris (14) drives past Hokes Bluff’s Braydon Hill (left) and Peyton Moore during the Eagles’ 63-46 win in the semifinals of the Etowah County boys basketball tournament on Thursday (Jan. 18) at Hokes Bluff. (Gary Wells) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Hokes Bluff earned a spot in the Etowah County boys high […]
Lady Panthers dispatch Sardis in county tournament
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Class 6A No. 5 Southside advanced to the championship game of the Etowah County girls high school basketball tournament with a 51-25 win over Sardis on Thursday (Jan. 18) at Hokes Bluff. The Lady Panthers started the game on an 11-0 run, and their defensive pressure forced several Sardis turnovers in […]