Westbrook grad receives prestigious scholarship
2020 Westbrook Christian graduate John Reese Bellew (pictured above) was one of 15 students to receive the Lutzie 43 Foundation’s Prepared for Life Scholarship, which is awarded to deserving students who show their commitment to being a good influence on their community through leadership and initiative. The scholarship winners also will serve as ambassadors for […]
Casting on the Coosa: A friendly carp and a custom straitjacket
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent I’ve not much to report on fishing this past week since I‘ve been unable to get out on the river. The boat is still in the shop for repairs. In addition, I managed to tear up my pontoon, as it will not crank. In order to eat fish this past week, […]
The hunting chronicles: Time out of mind in the wilds of Canada
By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent My first hunting trip outside of the United States was in the town of Worsley in the province of Alberta in Canada. Some friends invited me to join them for a spring black bear hunt. I invited another friend, and we set off north. Customs was both nerve-wracking and interesting, […]
Legals for 6/12/2020 – 6/18/2020
________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the 22th day of June 2012, by Geraldine Westfield, an unmarried woman and Jeffrey Dewayne Smith, Jr., an unmarried man, as mortgagors, in favor of DAVID E. BRIGHT, as mortgagee, as recorded in the Office of the […]
Local couple receives beautification award
Photo: Pictured above, Skeet (left) and Imogene (right) Martin smile with their Glencoe Beautification Award sign at their home on Tuesday, June 2. The couple were presented with the award by the beautification board, Mayor Charles Gilchrist, Glencoe city council members and Glencoe VFW Post 10408 members. (Katie Bohannon/Messenger) By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer/ Photographer Two […]
Gadsden first responders celebrate healthcare workers
Photo: Pictured above, local firefighters honor healthcare workers at Riverview Regional Medical Center during a shift change at the hospital on Wednesday May 20. (Katie Bohannon/Messenger) By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer/Photographer In 1974, U.S. President Gerald Ford introduced the first EMS Appreciation Week to celebrate emergency medical service practitioners and their dedication to their communities. Nearly […]
RBC Animal Shelter celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month
Photo: Pictured above, Rainbow City Animal Shelter workers Avery Daniel (left) holds Nub, Amber Stitt (center) holds Hocus and Director Kristy Causey holds Pocus to promote Adopt-A-Cat Month during June. (Katie Bohannon/Messenger) By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer While shelters provide great opportunities for animals to find loving homes year-round, American Humane recognizes June as Adopt-A-Cat Month […]
Etowah High School senior awarded Jessica Howard memorial scholarship
Photo: Pictured above, 2020 Etowah High School graduate Madison Bartlett was recently awarded the annual Jessica Howard Memorial Scholarship. Pictured, from left: City of Attalla Mayor Larry Means, Lillian Pilz, Madison Bartlett, Sandy Howard, Larry Howard. (Submitted photo) 2020 Etowah High School graduate Madison Bartlett is the winner of the annual Jessica Howard Memorial Scholarship. […]
God’s Word revealed for us – Jesus Christ’s church develops, Part II
By John Larkins The mission of the Redeemer, which was to establish a new covenant church and teach His leaders on their key part of His mission, became more difficult as Jesus leaves the Apostles to convert the whole world to His church. He sent His evangelization team first to the children of Israel. Now […]