Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Cozy fall recipes
By Andy Bedwell I always look forward to “Cozy Fall Recipes” in the month of October. My family still enjoys sharing their favorites with all of you. New River Chili 1/2 cup macaroni (uncooked) 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 […]
Cold suppers and passed out in-laws
By Vicki Scott I’m not sure which day carried the most craziness this past weekend, which started out on Friday with our oldest daughter Eva bringing our grandchildren over to spend the night. Our daughter-in-law Machi would then take them to a birthday party the next day at 10 a.m. When the grandchildren arrived, I […]
From God’s word – The Holiness of God
By Toni Ford Is there one particular action that draws you quickly into the presence of God? For me, it is worship! I love worshiping the Father, and worship music ministers to me when I need a “pick me up” or need to be encouraged in my faith. Certain worship songs that the Lord uses […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Strange occurrences after dark
By Rosie Preston My experience with Halloween as a child was always wonderful. It seemed safer back then, and the amount of candy was enough to fill up our plastic pumpkins. Yet, my grandmother warned me of about her next-door neighbor, who lived alone in a small house. She was a strange character who would […]
The Vagabond – A not-so-haunted house in 1870s Gadsden
By Danny Crownover In August of 1878, an experience with a so-called haunted house in Gadsden was brought about by one of the most regrettable tragedies of the town’s history, which was the killing of an alleged “wild man” by the town marshal. It was reported that women and children in the residence sections had […]
Guthrie’s opens Attalla location
Photo: Guthrie’s staff are joined by Attalla first responders and Attalla Mayor Larry Means (fifth from left) for the store’s grand opening in October. (Courtesy of Renae Bush, City of Attalla)
Etowah County BOE opens new central office
Photo: Local educators and officials gather to cut a ceremonial ribbon, opening the new Etowah County Board of Education central office on Broad Street on October 18. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 10-20-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor On Tuesday, October 18, the Etowah County Board of Education held a ribbon cutting to commemorate its new central office […]
Never Surrender raises over $20,000 for breast cancer patients
Photo: Never Surrender staff and volunteers gather for a photo at the October 15 Boobilicious event. Pictured, from left: Selita Vissering, Sonya Owens, Patsie Kendrick, Shannon Sexton, Executive Director Tara Fulford. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 10-20-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Never Surrender is a local nonprofit dedicated to advocacy, education and financial support for those fighting […]
Gadsden Pilot Club receives proclamation from City of Gadsden
Photo: Pictured, from left, are Pilot Club Secretary Sherre McGinnis, Pilot Club member and Anchor Club Sponsor Sammye Hill and Pilot Club member Portia Foster. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) The Gadsden Pilot Club received a proclamation from City of Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton during the Gadsden City Council meeting on October 18 commending the club’s 86 years […]