Westbrook standout signs with UAH
Photo: Westbrook Christian senior Hugh Windle signed a baseball scholarship with the University of Alabama at Huntsville on November 17 in Rainbow City. Pictured, from left: Hugh’s sister Sara Cate,Hugh’s mom Cate, Hugh, Hugh’s dad and Westbrook head baseball coach Jerry Windle. (Not pictured: Hugh’s brother Trey). (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Hugh Windle will […]
Legals for 11/25/2022 – 12/01/2022
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tyler D Cline And Rachel L Cline Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GMFS LLC, its successors and […]
Coosa Christian waylays Lynn in state quarterfinals
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Eli Motes (left) catches a pass as Lynn’s Janson Barton attempts a tackle during the Conquerors’ 46-29 victory in the Class 1A state football quarterfinals on November 18 in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Good Ship Conquerors’ journey into uncharted waters continued on November 18 in Gadsden. After the Coosa […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Preparing for Thanksgiving cooking
By Andy Bedwell We thank you, God for all that You give: The lives we live, the food we eat and for our loved ones. Lord, help us all to live our days with thankful hearts and loving ways. Ephesians 5:20 (NIV) Cherished recipes usually come out at the holidays. Here are a few of […]
A road trip to Glencoe, perhaps?
By Vicki Scott Because of the phenomenal team God put together, our Veterans Day program turned out to be a huge success! My oldest granddaughter Ava Jaymes was a big help. When she, her mother Machi and her sister Addie (a.k.a. Beans) surprised us by turning up at the event, I put Ava to work […]
From God’s word – Oh, the goodness of our God!
By Toni Ford A couple of weeks ago, I shared how for me personally, worship is one of the fastest avenues to encountering God’s presence. In that column, I shared a song that has ministered immensely to me this year. Another song has come to mind during this Thanksgiving season, one which I would like […]
The Vagabond – Herzberg/Loveman Dry Goods in downtown
By Danny Crownover David Reuben Loveman (1827-1898) had been a Hebrew teacher in Hungary, where he married and had two children. He eventually got divorced and emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1859. The following year, Loveman married Ernestine Schwartz (1836-1921), also a native of Hungary. The couple had two children, Linka and Robert. After the […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Hope and healing through nature
By Rosie Preston A couple of weeks ago, I had several reasons to ask people to pray for me. It had been three months since my allergies had been keeping me down. Even though I was taking enough antihistamine to stop the symptoms of drainage and coughing for a few hours, it would come back. […]
CommUnity Thanksgiving set to feed thousands on Nov. 24
Photo: Volunteers prepare food for CommUnity Thanksgiving during last year’s event at The Venue at Coosa Landing. (Courtesy of CommUnity Thanksgiving) 11-17-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor CommUnity Thanksgiving of Etowah County will host its 23rd annual event at The Venue at Coosa Landing on Thanksgiving, November 24. The event, which offers a free meal […]