Local woman strives to keep community clean
Photo: Pictured above, Lesa Osborn smiles for the camera after discussing her efforts to prevent litter in the community. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer While people often disregard a wrapper tangled in bushes or ignore an empty soda can on the roadside, one local woman refuses to look away. In an effort to eliminate the […]
In & around SEC basketball – Week 5 previews
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 4 Review After back-to-back losses, Bruce Pearl’s team responded with three straight victories to get back on track. The Tigers knocked off Iowa State, 80-76, in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge, and followed that win up with an 83-82 win in double overtime at Ole Miss. Led by senior Anfernee […]
GCHS, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe girls; Westbrook boys rank in final ASWA basketball poll
GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Foley 3. Theodore 4. Spain Park 5. McGill-Toolen Catholic 6. Austin 7. Gadsden City 8. Hewitt-Trussville 9. Vestavia Hills 10. Central-Phenix City Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Athens 3. Carver-Birmingham 4. Lee-Huntsville 5. Eufaula 6. McAdory 7. Opelika 8. Dothan 9. Homewood 10. Carver-Montgomery Class 5A 1. Ramsay […]
Chamber holds meeting and awards luncheon
Photo: Pictured above, Suzanne (left) and Steve (center) Scharfenberg receive the Impact Award while The Chamber’s VP of Finance and Administration Leslie Stephens (right) smiles. Pictured left, Etowah County Chief Administrative Officer Shane Ellison delivers the keynote speech at The Chamber luncheon. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer The Chamber of Gadsden Etowah County held its […]
Local DKG chapter hosts annual Mahjong tournament
Photo: Pictured above, DKG Mahjong tournament committee members smile for the camera at the Gadsden County Club. Front row seated from left to right: Chair Donna Spraggins, President Nancy Gardner and Susan Davidson. Back row standing from left to right: Jane Reynolds, Gail Spotnitz, Marian Ford, Susan Copeland, Nancy Smith, Barbara Russell and Denise Bearden. […]
Etowah County Animal Shelter features pets available for adoption
Steel (pictured above, right) is a three-year-old American Bulldog available for adoption. Prior to arriving at the Etowah County Animal Shelter, Steel was abandoned and left in a vacant home. The ECAS staff showered Steel with love and affection, providing him with proper shelter, food and water. After such a difficult journey, Steel is ready to […]
Pondering Life with Pious Bob – Denying Denial
By Robert Halsey Pine “If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful–for he cannot deny himself.” (2 Timothy 1:15-2:13 NRSV). We must work toward the point […]
Country Fried Swiss Steak, Chinese Rice Casserole and Sherry’s Rice Pudding
Memories of Sunday dinners at my Grandmother Icy’s house were just a wonderful feeling of comfort. Her stove was covered with the most delicious dishes that I have cherished since my childhood—everything from fried chicken, heaping bowls of mashed potatoes, slaw that she had shredded with a sharp knife, green beans topped with new potatoes, […]
Adventures in tax season
By Vicki Scott Guess what time it is – it’s tax time! Every year at George Wallace Senior Center in Glencoe, volunteers from R.S.V.P. visit on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and do taxes for our residents. It is a free service, and I have heard rave reviews concerning their service […]