Governor recognizes late local educator
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Governor Kay Ivey recently honored a local woman posthumously whose efforts and dedication affected the lives of children and families throughout Etowah County for generations. Ivey issued a proclamation recognizing August 17, 2020 as Kathryn Barrett Day, representing an unforgettable impact on a community and a cherished legacy that remains […]
Kay Smith School of Performing Arts hosts grand opening in Glencoe
Photo: Pictured above, Kay Smith-Foster smiles in her new dance studio in Glencoe. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor When Kay Smith-Foster opened her studio doors on August 4, an outpouring of eager dancers of all ages flooded inside. At 524 West Main Street in Glencoe, the Kay Smith School of Performing Arts welcomes all interested […]
Meet the Candidates – David Bankson
David Bankson is currently running for Hokes Bluff City Council Place 1. Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you born and raised? Where did you attend school? I was born in Gadsden and graduated from Gaston High School. What is your profession? Deputy/SRO at Etowah County and Pastor of Cove Creek Baptist Church. […]
Meet the Candidates – Trey Brinkley
Trey Brinkley is currently running for Rainbow City Council Place 5. Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you born and raised? Where did you attend school? I was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and raised here in Rainbow City. I graduated from Pathways Academy and currently attend Gadsden State Community College. What is […]
Casting on the Coosa: Grief from The Chief and homage to The King
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent It has been a mixed bag of fishing this past week – go out one day and catch a couple of decent sized fish and do the same thing the next day and get nothing. I was unable to fish any this past weekend since we kept the Hurricane Anna all […]
Emma Sansom grad steps in as Coosa Christian football coach
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Mark O’Bryant is ready for some home cooking in South Gadsden. The 1991 Emma Sansom High School graduate was named interim head football coach at Coosa Christian earlier this week after Rod Cates took a leave of absence. O’Bryant (pictured at right) already has a connection to the school. “My 13-year old […]
Legals 8/14/2020 – 8/20/2020
________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Glen Bush and Donna Bush, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, on November 15, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, […]
Gadsden City grad signs baseball scholarship
By Chris McCarthy/Publisher/Editor Daylon Philpot didn’t let a pandemic derail his dreams of playing college baseball. After his senior season was cut short in mid-March due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the 2020 Gadsden City High School graduate spent the much of the summer playing in showcase games around the state. He drew the interest of […]
The best brownies ever, apple cake and Oreo delight
By Andy Bedwell This week, let’s just bake some “goodies galore.” I want to begin with the Best Chocolate Brownie Recipe Ever! The Best Chocolate Brownie EVER! 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup Crisco oil 4 eggs, beaten 8 tablespoons cocoa 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring 1 cup chopped pecans Sift flour, […]