Pondering Life with Pious Bob – The wonder of family can be a holiday blessing
By Robert Halsey Pine Family is a huge part of our lives on this Earth. We need to contemplate its importance to us. We must not forget the blessings that family can bring to us. Here are some thoughts for us to ponder as we live out our lives. Depending on the status of our […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – Where do I go from here?
By Toni Ford This might be a bit different from my usual articles, so hang in there with me if you will. After reading the gospel accounts on the birth of Jesus, my mind and thoughts began to shift to, “What happened after the birth of Jesus, and how should my own thoughts and focus […]
God’s Word revealed for us – The Way, Part VI
By John Larkins The glorious, most loving time enshrined in the celebration of The Way is in the joyous season of Christmas. The name of Christ is hidden in this title. Sadly, Satan, who hates Christ, has infected many confused Christians. We praise Santa Clause – who is named after one of Christ’s saints – […]
The Megan Kelley Dream Center welcomes community families for Christmas Party
Photo: Standing from left, Breakaway Ministries board member David Surratt, founder Eddie Nichols, board members Tommie Goggans, Jett Parker and Cheryl Cornutt welcome children and their familes to The Megan Kelley Dream Center. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer Breakaway Ministries hosted its second annual Inner-City Christmas Party at The Megan Kelley Dream Center, located at […]
Gadsden Public Library director answers family question
By Craig Scott “Dad, where do we come from?” That question was asked by my son Alexander in 2008, not long after I started my job at the Gadsden Public Library. I’m glad Alex was curious enough, because it started us on a great adventure, now almost 13 years in the making. I told Alex […]
Alan Smith named Gadsden State Dean of Workforce Development
Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender recently announced that Alan Smith has accepted the position of the dean of Workforce Development. He replaces Tim Green, who retired in October after 33 years of service. Smith has an accomplished record in education and business beginning with his own training as a student at Etowah […]
Legals for 12/27/19 – 01/02/2020
________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Anthony Mince and Janet Mince to Joyce F. Johnson dated March 2, 2006 and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3241932; the […]