The Vagabond: 1784 Indian massacre in Rainbow City
By Danny Crownover Through the years, many people ask The Vagabond about how the late Jerry Jones, a former Etowah County Tax Accessor, first became interested in genealogy and history. Several years ago, Jerry sent The Vagabond an article. When Jerry was eight years old, he went with his family to Old Harmony Cemetery in […]
Lemon Lush, Grated Apple Pie and Country Apple Dessert
By Andy Bedwell Do you want to start a conversation? Read a cookbook in public. That’s what happens to me all of the time. I always have a cookbook with me. “What are you cooking?” the young lady who sat beside me asked as she peeped over my shoulder. “Just checking out a recipe I […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – Principles to develop our prayer lives
By Toni Ford As of late, this has been an extremely busy season in my life. My time of reading God’s Word has been cut short on many mornings and I knew I needed more of Him to get through my day. I have found myself leaning more on prayer and conversations with our Lord […]
God in schools and the wisdom of children
By Vicki Scott Last Saturday, I was enjoying some conversation with my daughter-in-law Machi, and we were discussing God and our schools. I felt compelled to share some of my testimony with her. In doing so, I realized two things – God is powerful and so are children. My daughter Eva was between two and […]
In & around SEC football – Week 2 previews
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 1 Review Bo Nix could not have asked for a more memorable start to his collegiate football career. With Auburn trailing 21-20 with no timeouts and only 16 seconds remaining, the true freshman quarterback hurled a 26-yard strike to Seth Williams for the game-winning touchdown to propel the Tigers […]
Local players recognized by AHSAA
Photo by Alex Chaney Several area football players were recognized for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight of the Week. Hokes Bluff senior running back Darrian Meads (pictured above) rushed for 212 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries in the Eagles’ 21-0 win over Southside. Etowah junior quarterback Brady Troup completed 10 […]
Legals for 9/13 – 9/19/19
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals from General Contractors will be received by Mrs. Heather New, President and CEO of The Chamber of Gadsden & Etowah County, located at 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 2:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, October 3, 2019 for Etowah County Mega Sports Complex, Rainbow City, Alabama The Project’s scope […]
Eagles, Blue Devils ranked in Sept. 4 ASWA football poll
Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Hoover 2-0 309 2. McGill-Toolen 2-0 227 3. Central-Phenix City 1-1 206 4. Thompson 2-0 188 5. Hewitt-Trussville 2-0 161 6. Mountain Brook 2-0 119 7. Theodore 2-0 98 8. Lee-Montgomery 2-0 81 9. Austin 2-0 44 10. Auburn 1-1 33 Others receiving votes: Prattville (2-0) 13, Vestavia Hills […]
Carver Square to host Tailgate Throw-Down
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On Saturday, September 7, the Carver Community Revitalization Committee will host a Tailgate Throw-Down at Carver Square, located at 1030 Tuscaloosa Avenue, from 5 to 9 p.m. Every first Saturday of the month, the Carver Community Revitalization Committee plans an event for its community. “This group, the Carver Community Revitalization Committee, […]