Last-second TD propels Pickens County past Coosa Christian in 1A state semifinals
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Jy Mostella (23) runs into Pickens County’s Na’Jee Barnes during the Conquerors’ 44-40 loss in the Class 1A state football semifinals on November 25 in Reform. (Courtesy of Average Joe’s Sports Talk) The Coosa Christian football team’s quest for the program’s first-ever AHSAA state championship berth came up eight seconds short on […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Side dishes
By Andy Bedwell I believe the best cooking comes from our mothers … simple, fast and good tasting! This week, I want to list some “sides,” or vegetables as we call them. Only in the South is macaroni and cheese considered a vegetable. I have heard from several Southern restaurants that the vegetable plate (choice […]
We’re better together, y’all
By Vicki Scott The Thanksgiving holiday should be a time to be thankful for our blessings. We are supposed to focus on what is good, but sometimes it is difficult. I once heard that loved ones tend to pass away during the holidays. That was true of both my father and mother’s birthdays. That fact […]
From God’s word – God’s covenant, power and promises
By Toni Ford As I’ve been reading the Book of Joshua this past month, I picture the book being divided in three parts. The first part, chapters 1- 12, is Joshua completing the first half of his commission. He had conquered the enemy and was now in control of the land and the cities the […]
The Vagabond – The untimely fate of Rev. Blackburn’s whiskey
By Danny Crownover The Whiskey Incident on the Coosa River was recently brought up by some local historians, so an article is needed to explain that incident. The Vagabond reported in the past about a Chickasaw village called Natchez Village that was once located south of Big Wills Creek in the area of Rainbow Drive […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – If I knew then what I know now
By Rosie Preston It would have been easy to skip this week’s column, but I realize that this week is a time to share love, laughter, and joy with those we love. I’m especially thankful for those same people who know my shortcomings and past experiences and still love me! Every day, I wake up […]
Mayor shares vision at YMCA Luncheon
Photo: City of Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford speaks at the YMCA Mayor’s Banquet on November 17 at the Venue at Coosa Landing. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) 11-23-2022 By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the YMCA Mayor’s Thanksgiving Luncheon was back in full swing on November 17 at The Venue at Coosa Landing. […]
Koch Foods manager recognized by state
Photo: Dot Lane poses for a photo outside Koch Foods of Gadsden. (Courtesy of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association) 11-23-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Koch Foods of Gadsden Purchasing Manager Dot Lane was recently awarded by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill for her 55 years of dedicated service in the poultry industry. […]
In & around SEC football: Week 13 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 12 Recap Auburn controlled the second half and pulled away from Western Kentucky for a 41-17 victory on Senior Day as Carnell Williams won his second game as interim head coach. The Tigers were especially dominant on the ground. Tank Bigsby rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while […]