From God’s word – The importance of finishing well
By Toni Ford In the closing chapters of the Book of Joshua, we see that the children of Israel as a nation are resting from war and enjoying the riches God had given them in the Promised Land. But when we move to the next book, in Judges, we see the nation of Israel suffering […]
Ignorance is not always bliss
By Vicki Scott The Dadeville portion of Lake Martin was covered with boats this past holiday weekend while I was inside our lake house covered in red bug bites. The last time I remember this much itching was when I was a child playing in the woods and making huts out of sticks and pine […]
Southern Cooking: Lemon Lush, Grated Apple Pie and Country Apple Dessert
By Andy Bedwell Want to start a conversation? Read a cookbook in public. That’s what happens to me all of the time. I always have a cookbook with me. “What are you cooking?” the young lady who sat beside me asked as she peeped over my shoulder. “Just checking out a recipe I was told […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – The art of turning pain into gain
By Rosie Preston I learned the hard way how to handle painful situations since for many years I was the biggest cry baby ever. It was only after I hit my late 30s when I started to get tough and not let what people said hurt my feelings. Most people seemed stronger, but I was […]
Community Calendar: September 8, 2023
September 8 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. September 8 – 9 The Rustik Bucket Market at […]
Legals for 9/08/2023 – 9/14/2023
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James T. Greer and Sherry W. Greer, joint tenants with rights of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Matrix Financial Services Corporation, its successors and assigns, on June […]
Local gridders recognized in AHSAA Prep Spotlight
Courtesy of Bentley Gray Photography Several local football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight for the Week of Sept. 1 Southside senior running back Mason Teague rushed 19 times for 224 yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 37-12 win over Hokes Bluff. Teague had 174 yards and two […]
Area teams receives votes in latest ASWA high school football poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 6 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 1-0 240 2. Central-Phenix City 2-0 176 3. Enterprise 2-0 156 4. Vestavia Hills 2-0 130 5. Auburn 1-1 110 6. Dothan 2-0 90 7. Hewitt-Trussville 1-1 66 8. Mary Montgomery 2-0 63 9. Foley 2-0 42 10. Hoover […]
Cardinals kick off season at JSU Foothills
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Gadsden State cross country team opened their season on Sept. 1 at the JSU Foothills Invitational at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. For the GSCC men’s team in the 5,000-meter race, Lane Griffin finished 95th out of 200 runners with a time of 17:12.10. Ashton Vann (pictured above) placed […]