Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Brunch and baking
I’ve always enjoyed a brunch, both as a hostess and a guest. One reason that you can serve almost any food you prefer, from an egg and cheese dish to a tenderloin. When I begin thinking about which of my favorite dishes I usually prepare for a late-morning or noontime gathering, I realized that I […]
Sick sons and not-so-urgent care
By Vicki Scott Last Sunday seemed like a usual day as I got up, prayed, drank water and perked some coffee. “Easy Like Sunday Morning” by Lionel Richie and The Commodores played in my head during my time with God. While retrieving my cell phone messages, a text message chimed in from my son Joseph. […]
From God’s word – What is the Fruit of the Spirit?
By Toni Ford Paul’s life, along with many others, was changed by the good news of salvation through faith in Christ. During the existence of the Galatia church, this good news was being attacked and false teachers were infiltrating the churches of Galatia and teaching a false “gospel” which was confusing to the people. Due […]
The Vagabond – The Great Freeze of 1899 in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Monday, February 13, 1899, was the coldest ever day experienced by Gadsden and Etowah County, as the thermometer dropped to 14 degrees below zero. Local businesses were completely paralyzed. Four inches of snow fell, followed by sleet and a biting wind. Water pipes froze and the exposed ones burst. Gadsden looked like […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – It is what it is
My grandson recently said the above headline in a nice voice. For some reason, I’ve mulled over those five words. Could they make sense in a daily situation? It’s hard enough looking in the mirror, which reveals my most obvious lines and wrinkles. However, I don’t see them on my friend’s faces. No matter how […]