Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – A poem remembering Santa Claus
By Rosie Preston This poem was published years ago when Alyse was in high school at the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham. She also has an MBA from Rollins College. Alyse is the daughter of Anita Hand, whom I was friends with at Gadsden High School many years ago. Alyse is on the […]
The Vagabond – Gadsden and surplus WW II properties
By Danny Crownover Acquired by the U.S. Army in July of 1942, Camp Sibert consisted of 37,035 acres in Etowah and St. Clair counties. Historical records show that the property was used extensively as the main training camp for chemical warfare troops during World War II. The federal government took over land south of Alabama […]
Pondering life with Pious Bob – Discipline and Dicipleship
By Robert Halsey Pine “The word of the Lord came to me: What do you mean by repeating this pro-verb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes and the children’s teeth are set on edge?’ As I live, says the Lord God, this proverb shall no more be used by you […]
From God’s Word – Our great Redeemer’s awesome gift
By Toni Ford During this Christmas season, I love to go back and read in the Book of Isaiah where Isaiah announced to a world that is experiencing much doom and gloom at the time (Isaiah 9:1) that soon there would be no more gloom, for a Redeemer was coming. God allowed Isaiah to see […]
God’s Word revealed for us – Will you unwrap His Christmas gift?
By John Larkins This month, we remember the most wonderful gift given by God 2,000 years ago. People who were educated by God knew that one day the gift of our Savior would come to us. We did not know many details, but clues given to the Israelites revealed that He would come as a […]
Photo coloring books and a whole lot of nothing
By Vicki Scott Everyone in the Scott family has claimed to be finished with their Christmas shopping while I am still working on my first present. I do this every year. Why can I not just finish and move on to the next present? One present takes me months to finish to my satisfaction, or […]
Andy’s Cranberry Lemon Nut Cookie and Mother’s Hummingbird Cake
By Andy Bedwell Why not deck the cookies and candies with boughs of holly? Christmas time inspires us to entertain. Whether you’re hosting an open house, luncheon, or potluck at the church, every occasion deserves a special ending. When I was baking for friends, my most frequently requested Southern dessert was my mother’s Hummingbird Cake. […]
Rendering plant opposition addressed at city council
Pictured above, rendering plant protestors hold signs conveying their opposition at Gadsden City Hall on December 8. Photo by Dustin Watkins. Visit propflier.com for more photos. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Opposition against the proposed Pilgrim’s Pride rendering plant surged last Tuesday (Dec. 8) at the Gadsden City Council meeting. As Etowah County residents voiced their […]
Etowah County Commission secures ECBOE’s new home
Pictured above, Etowah County Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby stands in front of the board’s new Broad Street office. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Etowah County Board of Education just secured its new home. With the partnership and assistance of the Etowah County Commission, the board will relocate from its current residence at 3200 West […]