Theatre of Gadsden brings “Big River” to the Coosa
Photo: Big River lead actors Dave Ritschard and John Christoper Adams settle into character as Huck Finn and Jim. (Courtesy of J. Price Photography) Often the best performances are those that entertain an audience while teaching a moral or lesson at the same time. This weekend, Theatre of Gadsden will stage one such experience at […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Casserole and Cookies
By Andy Bedwell I do not know if church homecomings happen outside of the South, but if you get a chance to go to one, please do so! We always tried to have these events in the summer at our little Eastside Presbyterian Church in East Gadsden. Our service would focus on the families who […]
No whales but plenty of eagles
By Vicki Scott My husband Alan and I just returned from a mission trip in Craig, Alaska. Bucket lists and blessings were beyond our expectations as our crew of 10 from First Baptist Reeltown put some finishing touches on a growing church. Last Sunday, our pastor asked us to briefly share about our experience. I […]
From God’s word – The King’s necessary credentials
By Toni Ford Next year during the month of March, I will be traveling to Israel and can hardly wait. I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel there several times, and with each trip, my love for the land and the people only deepens. One of the things I do as preparation […]
The Vagabond – Gadsden’s first social club
By Danny Crownover In July of 1888 when Gadsden was experiencing its first big boom and many folks expected to get rich quick, several prominent men formed the city’s first social club. The idea was to establish a club that would represent the city’s chief social and business interests. The club was officially known as […]