The Vagabond – Alabama Power saved steel plant, helped bring Goodyear to Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Last week, The Vagabond discussed the Alabama Steel and Wire Company. This week, we add more to it and discuss how the Alabama Power Company helped bring the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to the area. Gadsden owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Alabama Power. But for the company’s financial and […]
Keep Smiling…with Rosie Preston
By Rosie Preston During the past few weeks, I have been filing papers found in a suitcase. It’s amazing the strange things I find to write on since I forget to keep a notebook by my side. I find myself grabbing anything I can to quickly write down my thoughts so I won’t forget them. […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – The Month of New Life
By Toni Ford I’m not sure what your favorite time of the year might be or what your favorite holiday is, but springtime and Easter are by far my favorite. The month we call April the Hebrew calendar calls “Nisan.” Nisan means “beginning” and is the month of new life. It is no coincidence that […]
God’s Word revealed for us – The Way, Part XX
By John Larkins The way is the covenant, Church, method and instructions God has provided for humans to rejoin Him in this world and the next. It is singular even though God has modified it from time to time. The days of Jesus Christ on earth, some of which will be presented in today’s message, […]
Pondering Life with Pious Bob -Preparedness for Extreme Camping
By Robert Halsey Pine “O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart; who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends, nor take up a reproach against […]
Brunch Casserole, Eggnog Pancakes and Blueberry Monkey Bread
Let’s do brunch! Brunch Casserole 10 slices of bread, cubed (I don’t remove crusts) 1 pound Dean’s sausage, cooked and crumbles 1 (8-ounce) package cheddar cheese, grated 8 eggs, beaten 4 cups milk salt and pepper to taste Put the bread cubes in a greased deep baking dish (lazy me uses a foil pan). Add […]
Online trivia and pizza cravings
By Vicki Scott Last Saturday was a silent day for me as my husband Alan was occupied with his motorcycles, among other outdoorsy stuff. I just sat around, with the ultimate goal of taking a shower. I was invited on Facebook by a precious lady to play a trivia game with Faith Worship Center. The […]
State representatives update residents on COVID-19 news
Photo: District 29 Representative Becky Nordgren (pictured above), District 28 Representative Gil Isbell and District 30 Representative Craig Lipscomb recently update local residents and officials on the most recent COVID-19 developments. Photo courtesy of Rep. Becky Nordgren. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer Local Alabama House Representatives held an online legislative update on Tuesday, April 7. […]
Local attorney Sam Bone offers free legal services to healthcare workers
Photo: Pictured above, local attorney Sam Bone offers free services to healthcare workers to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Sam Bone. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer When Gadsden attorney Sam Bone first learned that COVID-19 reached Alabama, he understood that it was only a matter of time before the impact spread to […]