The Vagabond – Horse trading with Gypsies
By Danny Crownover It was reported in 1883 that a large colony of gypsies was encamped near Gadsden. The camp had the usual herd of trading horses, or swapping stock, and many gaily colored wagons. During these times, bands of gypsies came around and often left a trail of thievery, robbery and weird horse trades. […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Waiting for the “real” sunshine to appear
By Rosie Preston My small family recently sat down to discuss how we would heat our house. I think we finally settled the matter, in more ways than one. We have a central heat/air unit, but I feel like the temperature gets too cool before it turns back on. I grew up with the toasty […]
Chicken Stew, Baked Potato Salad and Luscious Lemon Layers
By Andy Bedwell No fancy restaurant could have possibly offered up food as delicious as what we had. This is what I often think when I eat in most places. At our family Decoration Day in May every year, we would always meet at the cemetery for a brief sermon and sing wonderful old hymns […]
Hot showers and happy grands
By Vicki Scott Last week I shared a blessing I took for granted, but now I have grown spiritually. The blessing of a hot shower might not seem as important as I do and feel drama lurking around the corner, but the struggle this past week was real. My bones were aching for the heat. […]
From God’s Word – Nehemiah, a man who cared
By Toni Ford It has been quite some time since I have read the Book of Nehemiah, and after reading the first few chapters this past week, I must say that I’ve found numerous similarities between our current events here in America and the events during the time of Nehemiah. The name “Nehemiah” means “The […]
Pondering life with Pious Bob – Understanding outcomes
By Robert Halsey Pine “To you, O Lord, I cried, and to the Lord I made supplication: ‘What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness? Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!’ You […]
God’s Word revealed – Forty days in the wilderness
By John Larkins The season of Lent begins this week for many Christians. Few people have any clue as to why Mardi Gras is celebrated. When they learn that the event is linked to the 40-day period in the Bible that relates Jesus’s period of trial in the desert, the explanation really gets foggy. To […]
Dr. Gertie Lowe recalled as prominent pillar of community and true inspiration
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Each community’s foundation is upheld with pillars who strengthen, support and strive to evoke positive change in all lives they touch, remaining resolute in their efforts to inspire. Though one prominent pillar in the Etowah County community, Dr. Gertie Lowe (pictured at right), finished her work in late January, those who […]
County commission honors RSVP director
RSVP Director Traci Pondick (left) accepts a certificate of service for her 15 years with the program from Chief Administrative Officer Shane Ellison (right). By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Etowah County Commission recognized Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Director Traci Pondick for her 15 years of service to her community on Tuesday, February 16. While […]