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
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Samuel H. Yarbrough, III and Lana M. Yarbrough to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., on June 21, 2007, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge […]
Classifieds for the week of February 2 – February 9, 2018
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In & around SEC basketball
By Cole Fredrick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 5 Review The Tigers keep moving up in the rankings and now have a two-game lead over Florida and Kentucky for first place in the SEC. Auburn dominated LSU, 95-70, and Bruce Pearl’s team controlled the game from the opening tip. The Tigers followed up that win with a […]
Five area teams ranked in final ASWA basketball polls
Released Feb. 1 GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Spain Park 3. Sparkman 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5. Davidson 6. Huffman 7. James Clemens 8. Lee-Montgomery 9. Alma Bryant 10. Mountain Brook Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. LeFlore 3. Ramsay 4. Southside 5. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 6. Blount 7. Hartselle 8. Brewer 9. Center Point 10. Homewood Class […]