Local players, coach warm up for all-star soccer game
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Nathan Starzl (left) and Southside’s John Doster participate in a practice of North All-Star boys soccer team on Wednesday, July 14 at Gadsden City High School. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthyPublisher/Editor A pair of area high school soccer players and a local coach enjoyed a tune-up to next week’s Alabama High School […]
From God’s Word – Where do you stand?
By Toni Ford My pastor started a three-week sermon series this past Sunday based on Matthew 4:19 (NIV version), which says, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” This Fishers of Men series is all about us learning how to share Christ with other people. I must be honest in saying that […]
God’s Word revealed – Think again: can you be saved?
By John Larkins There can be little doubt as to what our highest priorities must be if we cannot rule out the possibility that there may really be a God and that He has revealed Himself to many people over the last 4,000 years or so. If we simply scan a few historic sources, we […]
“No Show” Scott strikes again
By Vicki Scott George Jones is one of my husband’s, favorite singers. I recall the words to one of his songs, “I don’t need no rocking chair.” It may or may not be the name of the song, but I can relate to those lyrics, as many things have changed in my mind and, apparently, […]
The Vagabond: Early Mountainboro had some rough customers
By Danny Crownover In January of 1903, Judge James A. Bilbro of the Etowah County Circuit Court rendered a decision that dissolved the corporation of Mountainboro, a small village on Sand Mountain, following a hearing on quo warrants proceedings filed by a number of citizens who objected strenuously to municipal government. The petition filed in […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston: The truth about sticks and stones
By Rosie Preston Many of you have heard the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I’m sure you’ve learned that both parts of the expression are true. Our bones can be broken in many ways, and if we’re lucky, they may heal because of modern medicine. […]
Marinated Vegetable Salad, Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta and Beach Wave Cake
By Andy Bedwell Today’s menu: Meat Loaf Plate Mashed Potatoes Turnip Greens Corn Bread Chili Hot Dogs Burgers Drinks Cokes, Pepsi, Tea, Coffee, Beer, etc. I saw the above sign in front of a little café on our way to the beach a few years ago. Only in a Southern small town would you ever […]
Gadsden explores options for over $24 million in COVID relief funds
City of Gadsden Planning Director Nick Hall discusses COVID relief funding on Tuesday, July 13 at The Venue. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The City of Gadsden welcomed the public to The Venue Tuesday, July 13, for a conversation concerning Coronavrius State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of […]
Sports complex board approves revenue bonds
The Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority Board of Directors recently discussed authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for financing the complex. By Izack Seahorn, Staff Correspondent The Board of Directors of the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority met at the Gadsden Civic Center on July 8 to discuss authorizing the issuance of revenue […]