Longest yard sale set for Aug. 3-6
Visit America’s most scenic shopping mall during the World’s Longest Yard Sale August 3-6 in Gadsden. The journey begins in Gadsden atop Lookout Mountain and spans more than 690 miles to Hudson, Michigan. Hundreds of vendors will set up shop throughout Noccalula Park, which includes a miniature train ride, a botanical garden, the Pioneer Village, […]
Local agency receives $28k grant for low-income utility assistance
Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded grants totaling $1.29 million dollars to help low-income households with home energy costs, including one worth $28,549 awarded to Community Action of Etowah County Inc. “As these record hot summer months continue, many low-income residents may struggle to afford higher electric bills along with other expenses,” Ivey said. “These grants […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
By Andy Bedwell Squash Croquettes 4 medium size squash 2 small onions 1/2 pound butter 3 eggs, well beaten 3 cups saltine crackers, crushed 1/2 cup cracker meal 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup Crisco oil Slice squash one-half inch thick and boil until soft and then drain. Sauté […]
South Montgomery freak-out
By Vicki Scott Last week my husband Alan and I and made our way to Montgomery to see William Lee Golden and the Goldens at Montgomery Performing Arts Center. I was excited to tell Rusty or William or William’s sister Lanette the story about my efforts to catch them at Lanette’s home on Lake Martin, […]
The Vagabond – First known person born in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover The first person to be born in the City of Gadsden was Joseph R. Hughes on March 14, 1842. He was the son of Gabriel and Asenath D. (Young) Hughes. The elder Hughes was one of the founders of the city. Gabriel and Asenath parents were natives of Haywood, North Carolina and […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – A new way to do The Twist
By Rosie Preston This could only happen to me and my best friend. She had been sitting in her new recliner (which, with respect to her size, was very huge), when the power went out due to a storm. Since the chair is controlled by power, my friend was not only stuck but could not […]
From God’s word – Our creator, designer and planner
By Toni Ford Lately, things I’ve been walking through personally have led me to ponder and reflect upon the vastness and magnitude of our Lord. One place I always sense the magnitude of God is when I am standing on the beach and looking out at the ocean. When I take the time to reflect […]
Legals for 7/28/2023 – 8/03/2023
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 mort-gage executed by Crystal Schilleci And David Anthony Schilleci Baggett Wife And Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Southern Home Mortgage Corp., its […]
Legals for 7/21/2023 – 7/27/2023
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James M. Downey and Patricia A. Downey, husband and wife, to AmSouth Bank, on November 8, 2002, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on […]