Westbrook shows appreciation for law enforcement
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On Friday, January 26, students and staff at Westbrook Christian School took time out of their day to welcome members of the Rainbow City Police Department to a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day assembly. Students opened the assembly by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States, the […]
James Farmer speaks at Antiquarian Society meeting
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On January 26, the Antiquarian Society held a luncheon at the Gadsden Country Club with author James Farmer as the guest speaker. Before Farmer addressed the attendees, members enjoyed a lunch of Southern pot roast, roasted potatoes, green beans and baby carrots with Dutch apple pie for dessert. Farmer is a […]
People of Etowah – Jonathon Horton
Name: Jonathon Horton Where were you born and raised? “I was born at the Holy Name of Jesus Hospital and was raised in Ivalee and Gallant communities.” What is your occupation? “I am the Chief of Police of Rainbow City and a part-time funeral director at Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home.” What made you decide to […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – February 2, 2018
Broccoli Salad, Red Beans and Rice, German Cornbread and French Silk Pie You know, we appreciate the short cuts with old favorite recipes and new seasoning tricks that have been handed down from our family and friends. Proof again (if we needed it) that Southern women are likely to express their love for family and […]
Pious Bob – The Spirit Behind Answering Wisely
By Robert Halsey Pine “When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’” (Mark 12:28-34 NRSV). A scribe asked Jesus, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus had just made several Sadducees speechless in a discussion that they thought would put down the idea […]
The Vagabond – History of Camp Sumatanga
By Danny Crownover A couple of weeks ago, The Vagabond talked about how the Gallant community in Etowah County got its name from John A. Gallant. Located nearby is a large camp that many people have visited and enjoyed for a number of years. Back in May of 1951, the late local historian Will I. […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – A broader vision
By Toni Ford Have you ever read something and realized you might not know all there is to that particular subject and yet you know deep in your soul that if you broadened your vision on the subject, you would gain so much more wisdom, understanding, perspective on life, and even to some degree, a […]
Legals for the week of February 2 – February 9, 2018
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