The Vagabond: Old bridges
By Danny Crownover The drive to “Get Alabama out of the mud” was an interesting one from the start. The Alabama Good Roads Association sponsored many drives. The newspapers led this movement, and their aid was invaluable. The old Birmingham Ledger organized and supported the “good roads scouts,” which was made up of leading men of that […]
God’s Word revealed – Some of what Jesus said and did
By John Larkins One way to determine appropriate Christian behavior today is to ask, “What would Jesus do?” This approach uses the Bible as a source for Jesus’s teaching. This seems like a reliable guide, but we need to have a sound idea of WHAT Jesus actually did and WHY He did those things that […]
Pondering life with Pious Bob – Eternal prayers and eternal life
By Robert Halsey Pine “On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the […]
From God’s Word – The battle is the Lord’s
By Toni Ford I would say that many of us are in a season where we are facing numerous battles. Those battles might be battles within ourselves, battles with others or battles with things of this world. As I was writing my devotion for the week and reflecting on different battles I have encountered lately, […]
An annoying fly and an Alaskan wish
By Vicki Scott About a year has passed since the coronavirus made its mark around the world. With a nickname like “Hot Flashy,” it is obvious that I am one of the few who love the cool and cold weather. Spring is around the corner. I can tell because the season’s first pesky fly zoomed […]
Andy’s Southern Chicken Salad, Broccoli Salad, Apple Snicker Salad and Pink “Stuff” Salad
By Andy Bedwell You know, there’s just a hard-to-express “goodness” that everybody loves about well-made salads. Take the classic Caesar salad. It’s like magic! The dressing is made with different ingredients which by themselves usually aren’t on anyone’s list of top treats. But whip them into a sauce, and presto – you have a delicious […]
Emma Kate’s Cottage opens second location next door
Moni’s Restoration & Design’s Moni NeSmith (left), Emma Kate’s Cottage owner Theresa Hawkins (center) and Ustabe’s Leslie Hales enjoy working together at Emma Kate’s on 5th Avenue NW in downtown Attalla. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Downtown Attalla just celebrated the expansion of one of its most beloved specialty shops. Located at 309 5th Avenue […]
Kickin’ It Up Creations brings ceramics to downtown Attalla
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Passion, creativity and inspiration characterize a new workshop enriched with endless possibilities at 321 5th Avenue in downtown Attalla. After a three to four-year hiatus, Etowah County welcomes its very own ceramic shop with Kickin’ It Up Creations – a place molded from years of imagination as a home for one […]
Local World War II veteran honored
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Local members of the American Legion Post 71 honored one of their own Monday, March 8, commending a man for 75 years of service to the organization and his country. World War II veteran Verlus “Buddy” Holliday was recognized at 96 years old for his resolute nature, his courageous efforts and […]