Panthers produce against Hokes Bluff
Photo: Southside quarterback Gauge NeSmith hands off to Mason Teague during the Panthers’ 37-12 victory over Hokes Bluff in high school football on Aug. 31 at SHS. (Courtesy of Average Joe’s Sports Talk) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor After being held to one touchdown in a loss to Guntersville last week, Southside experienced relatively little difficulty in […]
Community Calendar: Sept. 1, 2023
September 1 Crochet & Knitting Club at the Genealogy Branch of the GPL from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fellowship and share knowledge with other knitters and crocheters. Basic assistance will be available. Participants are asked to bring their own supplies. For additional information, call 256-549-4688. Line Dancing with Becky at Southside Community Center from […]
Gadsden State honors Richard Lindsey with naming ceremony
The Gadsden State Cherokee Arena was packed with friends, family, Chamber of Commerce members and college employees today for a naming ceremony honoring Richard Lindsey. “It is my privilege to announce the naming of this building as the Richard Lindsey Arena,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State. “What an honor it is to […]
Theatre of Gadsden bringing “Sordid Lives” play to stage
Theatre of Gadsden is bringing Sordid Lives to stage for two weekends, Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 15-17. The play is subtitled “a black comedy about white trash.” According to a press release from Theatre of Gadsden, the show will “make you laugh out loud, maybe shed a tear, and show off a variety of quirky […]
Gadsden Museum of Art announces new exhibits for September 2023
The Gadsden Museum of Art has four new exhibitions opening and will host a reception for all exhibitions during the upcoming First Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Artists Heather Baumbach and Tracie Hayes have collaborated on the show “Though Entry is Barred” that can be viewed in the Courtyard and Piano Galleries located on the first […]
The Vagabond – Captain Elliott’s short-lived peach orchard
By Danny Crownover The largest peach orchard ever planted in Etowah County was located on the side of the mountain overlooking what later became the Gadsden Country Club. The orchard (pictured near right) was owned by Captain J.M. Elliott, Jr., who in 1905 planted 74,000 trees. The Elliott Fruit Company was organized to promote and […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Let’s cool off from this summer heat with some cool pies. Lemon Blueberry Pie 1 9-inch graham cracker crust or baked pastry shell 3 egg yolks 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk ½ cup real lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 drop of yellow coloring 1 21 ounce can blueberry filling […]
From God’s word – God’s recipe is better than biscuits
By Toni Ford A pastor once asked an old farmer decked out in bib overalls to say grace for the morning breakfast. “Lord, I hate buttermilk,” the farmer began. The visiting pastor opened one eye to glance at the farmer and wonder where this was going. The farmer loudly proclaimed, “Lord, I hate lard.” The […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – Too much, too little, too late
By Rosie Preston The title to this column describes my life and how I’ve adjusted to health changes, getting older, and feeling like I’ll never get my “to do” list accomplished. Every night, I lie in bed and make plans for the next day. I promise more than I could ever do, but it sure […]