Casting on the Coosa: Big tournament coming soon
By Marty Dixon As I write this week’s column a day earlier than usual, I’m looking forward to having 99 of the best fishermen Bassmaster has to offer on Neely Henry Lake next week. It should be a good week to entertain this line up of true hammers. We have fish spawning and post spawn, […]
The Vagabond: Ada Tolson Ralls
By Danny Crownover In 1947, Mayor J. Herbert Meighan, on behalf of the City of Gadsden, accepted the gift of two fine paintings of Noccalula Falls executed by Mrs. Ada Tolson Ralls, who was member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of Gadsden. The above two paintings are on display at the […]
God’s Word revealed – An attitude of gratitude
By John Larkins A movie named “Teahouse of the August Moon” offered an antidote for stress in times of adversity: “Suffering causes man pain, pain makes man think, thinking makes man wise, wisdom makes life endurable.” A recent article in an influential newspaper carried an article titled “A surprising way to stay resilient.” Theodore Roosevelt […]
From God’s Word – Iyar, the month between Passover and Pentecost
By Toni Ford A few weeks ago, in a previous article, I shared how the Lord had impressed upon me at the beginning of this year to spend more time learning and recognizing God’s timetable – His cycles on the calendar, His festivals, and His orderly monthly plan according to the Hebrew calendar. The Gregorian […]
Strawberry Layer Cake, Strawberry Pie and Strawberry Trifle
By Andy Bedwell Southern food is in my blood! Fresh fruit and vegetables are, without a doubt, my favorite part of spring and summer. I am thankful to be the beneficiary of my dad’s wonderful gardens. My mother and I enjoyed taking care of all of the wonderful vegetables that dad’s gardens produced. He even […]
Softball skills and a bad deposit
By Vicki Scott What a beautiful night it was as we enjoyed last Sunday evening while the rest of the world was settling down in preparations for a new work week. Well, that is what I would have been doing a few weeks ago. It was beautiful that night because we were babysitting two of […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston: A Poem from a Friend
YOUR GRACE Yon maiden looked into the placid green pond on this beautiful day hoping to catch the image of Your Grace. There in her draped demeanor she saw reflected, the grey, barren trunks and limbs of naked trees gathered ‘round, like polar bear dippers in winter’s midst. Stoic and unclothed, in the season when […]
Little Bridge Marina back on track
The view from Little Bridge Marina’s updated patio showcases the river for diners to enjoy, extending seating outdoors. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A favorite riverfront gem is back in business and charting an exciting new course. After weathering a squall of challenges during the previous year, Little Bridge Marina celebrated its reopening on Saturday, […]
Back Forty celebrates new chapter
Brad Wilson, Jason Wilson, Hatton Smith and Tripp Collins celebrate Back Forty Beer Company’s official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 20. Will Mackey/The Chamber of Gadsden & Etowah County By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Gadsden-rooted Back Forty Beer Company is brewing a new chapter in its successful legacy. Founder Jason Wilson joined fellow stockholders, staff, […]