God’s Word revealed – Will you accept Christ’s Easter gift?
By John Larkins By the time this message is circulated, the Church calendar will be on Good Friday. In Jesus’ Church, all will be dark and colorful decorations will be missing. Candles will not be lit. His physical body and blood will be away. We recall His torture and cruel march carrying His awful cross, […]
From God’s Word – Jesus, our Passover Lamb
By Toni Ford Last week I wrote about the month of Nisan, which is the first month of the religious Jewish year. There are three spring feasts during this time – Passover, Unleavened Bread and Firstfruits. Even though many of us celebrated Passover this past weekend, I have continued to ponder the importance and significance […]
Sharing the day of my birth
By Vicki Scott This past week has been crazy and in the mist of all that chaos, I thought about birthdays. It’s not my birthday until May, but I thought about people who have the same birthday date as I do. I believe I remember everyone who shares my birthday celebration every year. Sharing the […]
The Vagabond: The old Pulltight community
By Danny Crownover Back in the day, the Pulltight section of Gadsden was about the worst gambling, vice and wildcat liquor center in Alabama. It would have done credit to some of the outlaw strongholds of the Old West in its glory days. Located on two blocks on North Twelfth Street between the North Carolina […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston: When grandchildren call 911
By Rosie Preston “Aunt Mary Beth, the police are coming,” said six-year old Brea. “I called 911. I saw it on TV when a child is lost!” “There’s not a child lost here.” I said. “That happened in another city.” “It’s in America,” she replied. Within minutes, Attalla’s finest arrived. By then Brea had decided that […]
Apple Snicker Salad, Squash Casserole and Easy White Cake
By Andy Bedwell It seems that the older we get, the more we want to go back to the one meal that tastes like home. My Grandmother Icy always comes to my mind when I think of all of the wonderful meals that she prepared in her kitchen. The one meal that I loved was […]
Etowah High softball team supports Ohatchee players following tornado
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Following the devastation from the recent tornado that swept through Ohatchee, Etowah High School’s softball team extended a helping hand. On Tuesday, March 30, Etowah’s players presented the Ohatchee softball team with goodie bags and items for their community, sending messages of encouragement and uplifting spirits when needed most. The […]
Local filmmaker panel showcases Gadsden’s potential for silver screen, feature film begins shooting in Gadsden in upcoming months
Local filmmakers Candace Krissie and Jerry Ramsey (far left) host a panel of talented individuals in the film industry for Projex at The Gadsden Museum of Art. From left to right, Candace Krissie, Jerry Ramsey, Daniel Taylor, Daniel Bamberg, Tabitha Boyd Collins, Alex Gibson, Valerie Hicks Hale, Bill Schweikert and Logan Freeman. Not pictured: Drew […]
Sheriff’s office implements policies and procedures via Lexipol
Sheriff Jonathon Horton (left) discusses Lexipol training with the Etowah County Commission. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Gadsden Police Department in the implementation of more efficient policies and procedures. Both agencies contracted with private company Lexipol to generate safer and effectual practices countywide. Based in Frisco, Texas, […]