Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Fall football snacks

By Andy Bedwell Even though each changing season has its beauty, fall is really just glorious. I love to surround myself in rich colors like brown, cranberry, nutmeg and cinnamon. The fall season always reminds me that I have so much for which to be grateful. I am very grateful for all of my friends […]
Cold popcorn and anxious seniors

By Vicki Scott Our senior activity group adventures continued in Dadeville. Last Tuesday, we finished our exercises in a timely manner and made our way to the restaurant across the road from the movie theater in Auburn where we planned to watch “Where the Crawdads Sing.” Oh, the thoughts of theater popcorn and Diet Cokes […]
From God’s word – The keys to bold preaching
By Toni Ford Jesus was always up front and honest with His disciples. In John 16:33, we see where Jesus told them that once He returned to His Father, they would experience persecution, betrayals, imprisonment and even death because of their faith in Him. In the same sentence, Jesus reassured the disciples that He had […]
The Vagabond – Pioneer dentist in Gadsden

By Danny Crownover Dr. John Perry Gunn, a noted Gadsden dentist, was probably better known in Etowah, Marshall and St. Clair counties than any other local citizen in the late 1800s. Few people had as many friends in this section of the state. Gunn had the reputation of doing fine work and was regarded by […]
Westbrook, Coosa volleyball teams post wins

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Class 3A No. 9 Westbrook Christian ran its record to 21-2 after a 25-17, 25-022, 25-15 win over Glencoe in Area 11 action on September 22 in Rainbow City. For the Lady Warriors, Raylee Neal had 23 assists, eight digs and three kills; Raegan Harrell had five kills and […]