The Vagabond – Bellevue Hotel on Lookout Mountain
By Danny Crownover Having recently read The Vagabond’s account concerning the burning of the Dwight Inn in Alabama City back in 1900, many readers wished to know when the Bellevue Hotel on Lookout Mountain was destroyed by fire. It happened on June 4, 1912. The blaze was discovered at 1 a.m. that morning. It began […]
God’s word revealed – The rich man believed in Hell
By John Larkins In this week’s column, there are two main points. First, Jesus clearly revealed that His redemptive purpose was to train leaders to establish The Way, for the only everlasting path for humankind to be saved into eternity. Secondly, Jesus emphasized that He was returning from His Father in Heaven to pass eternal […]
From God’s word – A prayer for all nations
By Toni Ford Last week, I shared some prayer points that we as believers could be praying for regarding Afghanistan. As I have continued to pray for Afghanistan and learned what is happening in other nations, this week the Lord impressed upon my heart the need to pray for ALL nations. I know we often […]
Italian Tomato Salad, Pretzel-Strawberry Salad and Taco Salad
By Andy Bedwell I can remember when salad was a wedge of lettuce and a cruet of dressing that set directly on the table. Now, a salad can include a cold congealed salad with marshmallows and cherries or a side of creamy potato salad. Salads have come a long way since I sat in my […]
Italian Tomato Salad, Pretzel-Strawberry Salad and Taco Salad
By Andy Bedwell I can remember when salad was a wedge of lettuce and a cruet of dressing that set directly on the table. Now, a salad can include a cold congealed salad with marshmallows and cherries or a side of creamy potato salad. Salads have come a long way since I sat in my […]
An homage to Lil Dog
By Vicki Scott Heaven gained an amazing woman earlier this week. Faye “Lil Dog” Moore, who earned her nickname for her love for dogs, was one of my first friends when we moved to Glencoe. Once her son David saw my husband Alan’s motorcycles, he told his mom that we were good people. That was […]
In & around SEC football – 2021 division predictions
By Cole Frederick/Staff correspondent SEC West Division 1. Texas A&M (11-1, 7-1). Losses: at LSU. Jimbo Fisher is entering his fourth season in College Station, and his Aggies are coming off a 9-1 campaign in 2020. In Fisher’s fourth year at Florida State, the Seminoles won the national title, and he’s built Texas A&M in […]
Etowah County event presents programs beneficial to local 9/11 first responders
Director of 9/11 Outreach & Education and retired NYPD officer Jeannie Kelly walks Etowah County 9/11 responders through registration of available programs. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 draws closer, a coalition of considerate advocates strive to ensure the men and women who responded to and survived that […]
IGNITE inspires local students through education
Supporters of the IGNITE center gather for its official ribbon cutting on August 11 at 418 North Sixth Street in Gadsden. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor One man’s vision to better the education of Gadsden students manifested in August, with the establishment of an incredible resource located at 418 North Sixth Street – Inspiring Growth […]