Five area cross country teams, several individuals qualify for state meet
Photo: Glencoe’ Katie Giles (pictured at right) and Sarah Ponder finished first and third, respectively, at the Class 3A Section 3 cross country meet at Scottsboro on October 27. (Jason Bowen/Jackson County Sentinel) By Chris McCarthy/Publisher/Editor Five local cross country teams finished runner-up at the various sectional meets on Thursday, October 27. All five teams […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Cranberry chicken, crescents and casserole
Invite friends and family over for the weekend for a fall meal. Then make an amazing strawberry dessert! Cranberry Chicken 1 package Lipton Onion soup 1 (16-ounce) can of cranberry sauce Small bottle Russian dressing 6 boneless chicken breasts I always put the soup, cranberry sauce and Russian dressing in a boiler pan until the […]
Taking one for the team, sort of
By Vicki Scott Our pastor at First Baptist Reeltown began his sermon this past Sunday with, “Do you shout and raise your hands for Jesus as much as you do for football games?” That’s an easy question for me to answer, as I do not spend as much effort in cheering for football as I […]
From God’s word – The One who never changes
By Toni Ford According to society (and to be honest, my body as well, LOL), this was a “big” year for me in regard to my birthday. I turned 60 years old this year, for which I am thankful and ever so grateful for the gift of life. My family decided to give me a […]
The Vagabond – R.A.D. Dunlap, an early Gadsden pioneer
By Danny Crownover Robert A.D. Dunlap was among the pioneers who built Gadsden and was among those who left a lasting impression upon the community. Born in Henry County, Tennessee, on October 18, 1843, Dunlap was raised in Caledonia, where he received his education. In 1862, Dunlap entered the Confederate Army and participated in the […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – The Big Roach Horror Show
By Rosie Preston About the same time every year, our house is invaded by huge roaches. I’ve often heard them called tree roaches, and I do wish they would stay in their trees. I’m curious to know just where these creatures crawl through to gain access to our home. I may never find out, but […]