God’s Word revealed for us – Expressing gratitude, even now
By John Larkins Some wonderful people have died of various causes in Etowah County, just as some did naturally and inevitably before the virus. These ordinary life events will continue to occur after we develop a vaccine for this disease, as we have done for other maladies in the past. For example, I remember the […]
Mrs. Fielder’s Cornbread Salad, Jane’s Squash Casserole and Tang Pies
By Andy Bedwell More recipes from the garden! Mrs. Fielder’s Cornbread Salad 2 packages of Mexican cornbread mix 1 large bell pepper 2 fresh garden tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 pint mayonnaise Mix cornbread as directed on the package. Bake, cool and crumble into small pieces. Add […]
Eight wonderful years so far!
By Vicki Scott This Fourth of July marked eight years of us calling the area of Glencoe home. We moved here with the intention of moving back in about a year. Our plans were off by a few years, so I guess God had other plans. It takes us a while to see everything. My […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – The Coronavirus Journals, Part XI
By Rosie Preston The question is: How do you live your dash? This is the 11th article written as the coronavirus rages on, with many states having a large number of citizens testing positive. Many years ago, I received an email with the following poem. It is quite amazing when I ponder the importance of […]
The Vagabond: Growing up in Gadsden, Part II
By Danny Crownover Robert Elton recently sent The Vagabond his memoirs of growing up in Gadsden, and I’d to share his story. Robert is originally from Gadsden and graduated from Gadsden High School. He studied broadcast production at Auburn University and went on to work for South Carolina Educational Television Network. Robert and his wife […]
City council votes to leave Sansom monument, Forrest Cemetery name unchanged for time being
Photo: Pictured above, Forrest Cemetery’s chapel at 700 S 15th Street is among the structures discussed at Gadsden City Council work sessions regarding its name. (Katie Bohannon/Messenger) By Katie Bohannon, News Editor No change will come to Gadsden’s Emma Sansom monument or Forrest Cemetery until further notice. On Tuesday, Gadsden City Council majority voted against […]
Reddick outlines Gadsden City Schools reopening plans for start of school year
Photo: Messenger file photo By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden City Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick recently provided an update via video on the district’s reopening plans and policies for the fall semester. Although Reddick (pictured at right) confirmed an opening date of Aug. 11, he added that several nontraditional teaching policies would be implemented in light […]
County commission discusses Etowah community concerns
By Emma Kirkemier, Staff Correspondent At its July 7 session, the commission addressed the concerns of civil rights groups and possible new training for law enforcement, as well as the purchase of four new buses for Etowah County Rural Transportation. District 5 Commissioner Jeffery Washington described recent meetings with community civil rights groups. Washington and […]
Lettermen host benefit clay shoot
Photo: Pictured above, Lettermen USA recently hosted a clay target shoot fundraiser at Selwood farm in Alpine. The organization’s “Clays for Heroes” event used the proceeds to benefited honorably discharged U.S. military veterans in need. Pictured, front row, from left: Lettermen USA public relations agent/event planner Elaine Lyda, Tanja Goode, Kerry Goode, event planner Yvonne […]