Local athletes compete at GCHS Kickoff meet
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy A number of local athletes medaled at the Gadsden City Kickoff track and field meet on March 4 at GCHS. The host Titans and Sardis both earned eight gold medals. The GCHS girls and Sardis boys each had six first-place showings. The top individual gold medal earner was Sardis’ […]
Panthers, Eagles open county baseball tourney with wins
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside and Hokes Bluff opened the Etowah County Schools baseball tournament on Thursday, Feb. 4, with victories at West End. The Panthers defeated Gaston, 20-1, followed by a 3-1 win over Sardis. For Southside, Drew McBurnettt had three hits and four RBI; Michael Rich, Jr., had three hits and […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Things happen when least expected
By Rosie Preston There are times I wish I could have known fate was going to change my plans. Over the past few years, I came to understand that life is a game that we play whenever changes affect our lives or the lives of family members or good friends. Choosing to share this with […]
The Vagabond – Alexander Simpson’s great-nephew
By Danny Crownover Last year, the Vagabond wrote about Alexander Duncan Simpson, an architect from Scotland who came to Gadsden in 1888. One of the most interesting and lovable of the Gadsden old timers of Gadsden, Simpson was an accomplished architect who for many years he built many of Gadsden well-known buildings. The Vagabond recently […]
Pondering life with Pious Bob – Of faith and forgiveness
By Robert Halsey Pine “And if the same person sins against you seven times a day, and turns back to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive.” (Luke 17:1-10 NRSV). Jesus really wanted to make His point clear to the disciples in regard to forgiveness. What a challenge Jesus has thrown to […]
From God’s Word – Courage is a much-needed quality today
By Toni Ford A couple of months ago, I started a prayer group. One of the members in our group continued to bring up the word “courage.” Each time he mentioned the word, he emphasized the need for courage today amongst the body of believers. I didn’t pay him much attention in the beginning, but […]
God’s Word revealed – Will we all go to Heaven?
By John Larkins The false teachers are lined up and shouting and gesturing: “Jesus will bring all to heaven! You do not have to do anything; it does not matter which church or even any church you attend, come see me and I will reassure you!” This is good for the false teachers’ employment and […]
Hash Brown Casserole, Fried Cabbage with Sausage and Donna’s Barbecued Beans
By Andy Bedwell This week I want to share with all of you some of my family’s favorite sides. This past weekend I tried a different hash brown casserole that everyone seemed to enjoy. Get ready for some “oldies but goodies.” Hash Brown Casserole 2 pounds frozen hash browns 2 cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheese, […]
God’s will and a mother’s wish
By Vicki Scott In this season in my life, my prayers have been whatever is God’s will, that’s what I want. I know He knows what is best for me, and I’m trying hard to be obedient. When things fall into God’s will, it seems like everything fall in place. There are trials and tribulations, […]