Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston: A little rain can be a good thing
By Rosie Preston When I wake on a dark and cloudy morning, I’ll know it is raining outside. I feel peace and love as the rainwater wets the ground for all living things to have life. But then there is another feeling I have of: “Oh, no, another day when I can’t get such and […]
The Vagabond: A pair of unhinged strangers in early Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Former City of Gadsden police captain Will W. Thornton had a very vivid recollection of one of his most exciting assignments, which was that of subduing an armed and apparently crazy man who created no end of excitement in December of 1898 while holding up the Rome & Decatur passenger train from […]
From God’s Word – God’s covenant with you and me
By Toni Ford After Jesus’ baptism, the Gospel of Luke tells us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He was tempted by the devil for 40 days. Once the 40 days ended, Luke 4:14 says, “Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power.” As was His custom, the […]
God’s Word revealed – We must read what Jesus spoke
By John Larkins If we cannot read and see what Jesus said, how can be understand His saving teaching? In order to continue their profession, the false teachers will only tell you what they think you want to hear. The heading to Matthew’s chapter 10, in my King James version, is, “Instructions to the Disciples.” […]
Rain, rain, please don’t go away
By Vicki Scott It is raining outside as I write this, and I am praising God for this nice wet weather. It has been a crazy busy week around the Scott house with a whole lot of “hurry up and wait.” When we hurry up, it is stressful. When we wait, it is stressful. When […]
Tomato Pie, Stir Fry Garden Vegetables and Rice Pudding Deluxe
By Andy Bedwell Tomato Pie 9-inch deep dish pie crust 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced thinly 6 strips bacon, fried and crumbled 1 cup cheese, grated (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss) 1 cup mayonnaise Bake frozen pie crust five to seven minutes. Place tomato slices in bottom of pie shell and top with crumbled […]
CommUnity Thanksgiving ministers hope throughout Etowah County
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor For 23 years, one annual event has ministered hope throughout Etowah County, generating compassion and goodwill since its first gathering at East Gadsden’s New Liberty Tabernacle of Praise church in 1998. After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, CommUnity Thanksgiving of Etowah County returns in November, with its board […]
Gadsden Civitan Club celebrates 100th Anniversary
Pictured, from left, Gadsden Civitan Club President-Elect Randy Lively, former Civitan President Bob Walden, current Civitan President Sammie Hawkins, Civitan member Bill Rich, Etowah County Commissioner Jamie Grant and District 10 State Senator Andrew Jones celebrate Gadsden Civitan Club’s 100th Anniversary of service to its community. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Gadsden branch of […]