Legals for 01/01/2021 – 01/07/2021
________________ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sandra G. Minton and Charles Minton to Community Credit Union, now known as WinSouth Credit Union, on the 10th day of February, 2003, said mortgage being recorded as Document Number M-20030670 in the […]
Homestyle Beef Casserole and Red Velvet Brownies
By Andy Bedwell “I bring you good news that will be of great joy for all the people. Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11 Homestyle Beef Casserole 1 pound ground chuck 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – The true meaning of Christmas
By Rosie Preston Author’s note: this article was submitted by Gary and Joy Burt This is the season to be bombarded with trying to fulfill our loved one’s Christmas wishes. It is a wonderful time of year and I love to buy gifts, especially for the children. Most kids request what they have seen or […]
The Vagabond Santa Claus at Lovejoy’s Crossroad
By Danny Crownover The Vagabond came across a true Christmas article originally written by local historian Marvin B. Small. It reads: “Back in the year 1895, there was a spot in West Gadsden that was known by old timers as Lovejoy’s Crossroads. In those days, Tuscaloosa Road (now Tuscaloosa Avenue), as it was then called, […]
Pondering life with Pious Bob – Lost children of all ages
By Robert Halsey Pine “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” (Luke 11:14-23 NRSV). Do we think of our relationship with God this way? Jesus is telling us in the above passage that a casual, on again-off again, friendship with Him won’t do. It is important […]
From God’s Word – My stability, my protection, my charge
By Toni Ford Earlier this year, at the beginning of March when the coronavirus was deemed a pandemic, my first “go to” for prayer of protection from the virus for my family, friends and myself was Psalm 91. Since that time, we have continued to walk through even more difficulties of life. I am sure […]
God’s Word revealed for us – Christmas is for saints
By John Larkins Are you not feeling very saintly? Perhaps you do not know what Christ means by describing His mission on Earth as “Saving Mankind.” If you are judged fit for Heaven, I say that makes you a saint. For many thousands of years, the gates of Heaven had been closed by Adam and […]
Bill to dissuade rendering plant announced
Rendering plant opposers hold up signs as State Senator Andrew Jones (left) addresses the crowd and local attorney Christie Knowles (center) and Westbrook Christian School Administrator Cindy Greer (right) applaud at the press conference on Thursday, Dec. 17. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A December 17 press conference introduced another element to the discussion surrounding the […]
In & around SEC football: Bowl Previews I
By Cole Frederick/Staff Correspondent SEC title game recap Alabama jumped out to a 35-17 halftime lead and held on for 52-46 victory over Florida last Saturday (Dec. 19) to secure its 28th Southeastern Conference championship. Mac Jones threw for 418 yards and five touchdowns, while DeVonta Smith caught 15 passes for 184 yards and two […]