Coosa’s Davidson signs with Gadsden State
Photo: Coosa Christian senior Chloe Davidson speaks during her basketball scholarship signing ceremony with Gadsden State on April 16. Pictured, from left: Coosa Christian girls basketball coach Jayme Hollingsworth, Chloe, Chloe’s dad Lee Davidson. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Chloe Davidson will continue her basketball career just four miles away from her high school […]
Titans’ Jenkins signs with Wallace-Hanceville
Photo: Gadsden City senior Camille Jenkins’ signed a basketball scholarship with Wallace State-Hanceville on April 14 in the GCHS library. Pictured, sitting, from left: mom Angie, Camille, dad Derrick. Standing, from left: GCHS girls basketball coach Jeremy Brooks, Wallace-Hanceville womens basketball assistant coach Hannah Nichols, Wallace-Hanceville womens basketball head coach Jessica McBrayer. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston: Of wet spiders and bad cavities
By Rosie Preston There is nothing I love more than meeting with a few of my friends than sharing our humorous happenings. The names may be changed to protect the innocent, but that’s okay because some of my friends are shy. These situations did not happen recently, but I pulled them out of my rabbit’s […]
The Vagabond: Tightrope walkers and daredevils in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Part I Back in the 1880’s and early 1890’s, Gadsden was annually entertained by professional tightrope walkers – some of them were among the best in the business -who performed in the vicinity of the Etowah County Courthouse downtown and drew large crowds. The performers stretched their ropes across Broad and Fourth […]
God’s Word revealed – The Savior’s gift of eternal salvation
By John Larkins While we look to Jesus for rewards in this life, His essential gift to us can only be obtained after our death. As we enjoy the current warm and calm Alabama spring weather, it is not uppermost in our minds that God promised a WAY to redemption only for those who choose […]
From God’s Word – The Road from Jerusalem to Emmaus
By Toni Ford In the Book of Luke, we read about a “walk” that often is referred to as the “Road to Emmaus.” This walk took place on the same day as Jesus’ resurrection, and although it started out in disbelief, confusion, and sadness, it ended in amazing joy and love and with great revelation. […]
Southern Potato Salad, Oven Fried Vegetables and Barbecued Hamburgers
By Andy Bedwell Speaking of a country kitchen, I immediately think of my two precious grandmothers. Their love was unconditional. However, there did exist a code of character from which you did not stray. Good manners were expected without exception. Treating them with the upmost respect came naturally. Last, but not least, they taught us […]
Leaving my heart in South Glencoe
By Vicki Scott As the Scott household tying up loose ends, I have noticed a sizeable amount of “Now Hiring” signs in business windows. The Jack’s in Dadeville had to close its lobby because of help shortage. That restaurant held a special place in my heart because of how good it was to my mother. […]
Casting on the Coosa: Jigs that bite and exploding sticks
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent Let’s get started with a river report. The Coosa has stabilized somewhat and is starting to clear to its normal color. The pockets are mostly clear, with the river improving each day. The water temperature in the coves are in the mid-60s, and with the new moon this week, a new […]