Pondering life with Pious Bob – Keeping watch over our dead side
By Robert Halsey Pine “What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his […]
The Vagabond – How some local streets got their names
By Danny Crownover Streets in Gadsden often were named for a certain person or thing connected to the site. For example, Walnut Street received its name because it once was lined with the many beautiful walnut trees. Chestnut Street was named for the groves of American Chestnut trees. Another street name that comes to The […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – The real value of a penny
By Rosie Preston Every day, I wonder if I will ever feel wise. I think I’ve reached the Golden Years, and I’m remembering the days when children listened to their elders and did not question a word they heard. I’ve found that my children will listen and roll their eyes. They don’t believe my memories […]
In & around SEC football – Week 2 previews and predictions
By Cole Frederick/Staff Correspondent Alabama Week 2 Recap A 35-point first half catapulted Alabama to a 52-24 victory over Texas A&M last Saturday, with quarterback Mac Jones throwing for 435 yards and four touchdowns. Receiver John Metchie III hauled in five passes for 181 yards and two scores, while Jaylen Waddle recorded 142 yards and […]
Casting on the Coosa – Bruised feelings, an empty head and resource protection
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent My fishing was limited over the past week. I did manage to sneak in a few hours out on the water here and there, but my catches were small and infrequent. What few fish I have caught have been hanging around the wood and some schoolers. Earlier this week while I […]
Legals for 10/9/2020 – 10/15/2020
________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jean Johnson, unmarried, to Regions Bank, on March 31, 2008, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument Number, 3293475; Regions Bank, under […]
Blue Devils ranked No. 7 in ASWA football poll
Released October 7 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Thompson 7-0 276 2. Hoover 7-0 204 3. Auburn 7-0 187 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5-2 131 5. Fairhope 4-1 115 6. Daphne 5-1 99 7. Theodore 5-1 96 8. Central-Phenix City 4-3 90 9. Austin 5-1 49 10. Prattville 5-2 45 Others receiving votes: James Clemens (5-2) […]
Lady Bulldogs to host area tournament
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Ashville improved to 20-6 on the season after a tri-match sweep last Monday (Oct. 5) in Walnut Grove. The Lady Bulldogs defeated host West End, 25-18, 25-17, followed by a 26-24, 18-25, 16-14 victory over Sardis. For Ashville, Sera Beth Potter (pictured above) had 21 kills, 23 digs and […]
Local players recognized by AHSAA
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several area football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight for Week 5. Southside’s Michael Rich (pictured above) was 16 for 25 in passing for 321 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 54-41 win over Springville. Rich accounted for six touchdowns, four rushing […]