Pondering life with Pious Bob – The ever-expanding light
By Robert Halsey Pine “Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – The news that leads to truth
By Toni Ford January 1, 2020 marked the beginning of a brand-new decade. Many people were hopeful and excited about what the new decade could bring. We’re now six months in, and many folks are wondering if things can get any worse and worrying if what has passed thus far could be an indicator of […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – The Coronavirus Journals, Part VI
By Rosie Preston My daughter came to my house on Mother’s Day and brought me scrumptious soaps and lotions. She also told me that I needed a break. I probably did look somewhat weary. I had become sad with everything that’s going on in our United States of America because of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
The Vagabond – A history of streetlights in Gadsden, Part I
By Danny Crownover In the beginning of the 20th century, gas lamps were being used as streetlights. Architects realized that the safer electric light bulb had enormous advertising potential. As early as 1910, streetlights dazzled visitors around the U.S. This type of street soon became known as a White Way, defined as “a brilliantly lighted […]
Triumph Fred, mistaken ancestry and a unique pair of Doppelgangers
By Vicki Scott Having thought I was mostly of German ancestry my whole life, it seems I would have heard the term “doppelganger” at least once. To my knowledge, I’ve never heard of such a term. My newfound knowledge deserves an explanation. Anyone who knows my husband Alan knows he loves motorcycles. He owns several. […]
Aunt Dot’s Spicy Pimento Cheese and Aunt Dot’s Lemon Pound Cake
By Andy Bedwell Food always seems to a be a topic of conversation when my friends and family get together. Someone in the family always has some new recipe we all need to try, or we are talking about a new restaurant that’s just opened and finding out if anyone has been there yet. I’ve […]
Local schools kick off summer workout programs
Photo: Gadsden City football coach Ali Smith instructs Shyem Wyatt (left) and Kelsey Smith during a summer workout last Tuesday (June 2). (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The window to the fall high school sports season is officially open. Following the recent announcement by Alabama High School Athletic Association that member schools were allowed to […]
Casting on the Coosa: Stumped on the Coosa and Fish Training 101
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent This past week brought a mixed bag of fishing. Over the weekend I managed to catch a few flipping pocket grass with plastics. I was forced to fish in the pockets due to the large number of boats going up and down the river. I could not stay on the river […]
The hunting chronicles: Campfire stories and hoofin’ it by the cooler
By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent Hunting has allowed me to meet new people and cultivate friendships. As I reflect upon my experiences and attempt to put thoughts to words, I continue to be thankful for the relationships I have been blessed with. A lot can be learned when you spend hours looking for a wounded […]