Attalla debuts new loft apartments
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor The City of Attalla is proud to debut new loft apartments in the downtown area. The city owns the buildings the lofts are located in and have been working for several months to refurbish them. Located above The Cozy Nest, the apartments are accessed from the rear of the building. The […]
Goal in double overtime sends Westbrook past Springville in soccer playoffs
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Emma Barber’s goal with 17 seconds left in the second overtime gave Westbrook Christian a 4-3 victory over Springville in the first round of the Class 4A/5A girts state soccer playoffs on Thursday (Apr. 23) at Springville. The Lady Warriors (12-3) visit Southside on Tuesday, April 30, in a […]
People of Etowah – Ron Daugherty
Name: Ron Daugherty Where were you born and raised? “I was born and raised in Hokes Bluff.” What is your occupation? “Teacher/Coach.” What made you decide to work in your field? “The teachers and coaches that I had.” Tell us about your family and pets. “I have three children, Greyson (21), Reece (9) and Raynlee […]
Lady Panthers shut out Mortimer Jordan in first round
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside scored five goals in the second half to breeze past Mortimer Jordan, 6-0, in the first round of the Class 4A/5A girls state soccer playoffs on Thursday (Apr. 24) at SHS. The Lady Panthers (18-2) host Westbrook Christian in a second-round match on Tuesday, April 30. Caroline Prince […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Lemonade Pie and Chicken Meal-in-One You know those trays the waiters bring around at the end of a good meal with a slice of triple chocolate mousse, a slice of a lemon tart sprinkled with grated lemon zest (this would always be my pick) and a mocha torte with toffee drizzled over the top are? […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston
The following piece is an example of the creative writing of my the granddaughter Breanna, who pictured with me this week. She will be 13 on April 26. I think she’s written several good poems for her class at Episcopal Day School. An Ode to Mocha “My lovely, feisty cat, Mocha, you are a loved […]
Pious Bob – The Leap for Jesus
By Robert Halsey Pine “But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – Prayer and Jesus: Two great resources
By Toni Ford If you know much about Paul in the Bible, you know that he never doubted his calling, which was to share the Gospel of Jesus to both Jews and Gentiles. Paul did this with an incredible boldness and never wavered in his calling, regardless of the persecution and trials he faced. In […]
Easter Sunday at the Scotts and a compliment at the Waffle House
By Vicki Scott Easter is very humbling to me as I think about what Jesus endured on the cross because of His love for us. I can’t imagine how his mother and those people around that time who loved Him might have felt, watching helplessly and losing someone who loved them so much. In His […]