Local graduating BSC
2017 Gadsden City High School graduate David Minton recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Birmingham Southern College with a major in Computer Science/Mathematics. Minton was the team captain of the school’s 2019 NCAA College World Series National Championship finalist baseball team. He made the Southern Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll, was a member of the […]
Ruth Flannigan’s The Country Gentleman’s Dish, Ruth Flannigan’s Cheese Straws and Ruth Flannigan’s Bean Soup
By Andy Bedwell “All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln During the next few weeks, this column will continue honoring our wonderful mothers and the […]
From God’s Word – Learning how to quiet our minds
By Toni Ford Last week, the college for which I work came to a close, and we were grateful to be able to end this school year with an in-person graduation ceremony. At this time last year, practically the entire world was cooped up inside, experiencing quarantine due to COVID-19, and we were limited to […]
God’s Word revealed – Those with ears must listen
By John Larkins Jesus taught by preaching. It was quite a long time until His students, being trained as bishops in His new Church and introduced as “The Kingdom of God,” would write the documents that would someday become the New Testament. In the three years of their ordination studies, they were given a vast […]
Lady Blue Devils finish third at state softball tournament
Photo: Etowah catcher Hally Bennett (left) tags out North Jackson’s Chloe Chisenall during the Lady Blue Devils’ 10-3 loss in the Class 4A state softball state tournament semifinals on May 20 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. (Jason Bowen/Jackson County Sentinel) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Etowah High softball team finished the 2021 season one game shy […]
Casting on the Coosa: Honest Eric takes one for the team
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent I finally was able to finally get some time on the water during the past week, not as much as I would have liked, but some time is better than none. I only got in an hour or two over the weekend. We had a birthday party for granddaughter Zailyn to […]
Westbrook’s Patterson signs with Lawson State
Photo: Westbrook Christian senior Cole Patterson signed a baseball scholarship with Lawson State Community College on April 28 at the WCS gym. Pictured, from left: Cole’s mom Jennifer, Cole, Cole’s dad Wesley. (Courtesy of Grant Campbell) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Cole Patterson will continue his baseball career just down the road in the Magic City. The […]
Law enforcement memorial ceremony honors local officers and their families
Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton (left) and F.O.P Lodge No. 2 President Ron Leek (right) present Etowah County Law Enforcement Memorial board member Paulette Chandler (center) with awards for her service. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As May represents a month to reflect on law enforcement across the country, with the nation recognizing National Peace […]
Local DKG chapter contributes to graduate’s future
Delta Kappa Gamma International Society members coordinate a Mahjong Tournament to benefit a local high school graduate. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor For over 90 years, the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society has nurtured future generations of women educators worldwide. In 2021, its local Beta Omicron chapter upholds the core principles upon which the society […]