The Vagabond – Underground city discovered under Falls!
By Danny Crownover A sprawling subterranean city was recently uncovered in Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden. The discovery was announced by archaeologists in a press release this morning: “On Monday, March 14, 2022, an archaeology crew was checking on the many petroglyphs and carvings on the walls in the waterfall gorge at Noccalula Falls Park […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Gas stations and guardian angels
By Rosie Preston Many years ago, I had a sitting job with a lady who had been diagnosed with dementia. I stayed with her and her husband every day from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. every day. She was really something. She had her mind made up about so many things and it was nearly […]
From God’s word – The feet, the face, the voice of the Father
By Toni Ford Every year, the Lord will give me certain worship songs that resonate within me, songs where the lyrics speak directly of my love for the Lord. Jonathan Hesler wrote a song called, “I am your beloved.” The song was just released this year, and without a doubt, it is proving to be […]
God’s word revealed – The Mother of God on Rainbow Drive
By John Larkins There is a billboard off on the west side of Rainbow Drive in Gadsden, just south of the Country Club area, with a lovely depiction of the traditional Mother of God. When I first noticed the sign, I asked myself how I could have missed seeing it. So, the billboard is new, […]
Frances Blackwell’s Oatmeal Lace Cookies and Pansy Cochran’s Egg Custard Pie
By Andy Bedwell Being a Presbyterian for 60 years means I have been to more Wednesday night suppers, homecomings, Women’s Circle meetings and various other “eating affairs” than most other food connoisseurs. Recipes are exchanged and cooking ideas are discussed at these gatherings. Most of my prize recipes originated from a little group of women […]
Will the real Willie Lee Golden please stand up?
By Vicki Scott On March 24, my husband Alan and I attended a performance of the Oak Ridge Boys in Montgomery. During the week prior to the concert, we were watching the house of the sister of one of the band members, Willie Lee Golden. Her house is located across the slough from us on […]
Angel of Hope monument ministers comfort to Etowah County families
Local families who have lost children gather around the Angel of Hope statue in historic Forrest Cemetery in Gadsden. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor On a special evening this past December, local families gathered at Gadsden’s Forrest Cemetery for a night of remembrance and celebration. Despite the cold temperature in the air, the […]
Legals for 4/01/2022 – 04/07/2022
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Barbara S. Pardue, an unmarried woman, to The Exchange Bank of Alabama on the 13th day of February, 2008, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #: 3289176, in the office of the Judge of […]