Legals for 11/24/2023 – 11/30/2023
FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that mortgage dated July 29, 2022, in favor of First Southern State Bank, a corporation, and executed by Brian Scott Chapman and Ashley Chapman, a married couple, which Mortgage is recorded August 1, 2022, in Instrument # 3544405, in the Probate […]
Conquerors clip Lynn, move to quarterfinals
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Grayson Malone (13) returns an interception as Kylen Johnson (1) blocks Lynn’s Jakob Shotts during the Conqueror’s 28-6 victory in the Class 1A state football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 17 in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Coosa Christian’s campaign through the Class 1A state football playoffs claimed another victim on Friday, […]
Titans rally past Hartselle in second round
Photo: Gadsden City’s Kerrell Yow (27) avoids Hartselle’s Jakaleb Goodwin during the Titans’ 22-15 victory in the second round of the Class 6A state football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 17 at GCHS. (Courtesy of Aveage Joe’s Sports Talk) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time in seven years, the Gadsden City High football team will […]
Defrost it and they will come
By Vicki Scott What a blessing this past week has been! It was our group’s turn to cook and serve the Wednesday Night Meal at church. I was already in a tense situation during which my children and grandchildren suffered through my meltdown. My grands had never seen me cry. Things were not that bad; […]
Local stores to benefit from increased holiday spending
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Holiday spending in Alabama is projected to reach $18.75 billion this year, which is a four percent rise from 2022. Alabamians spent 5.6 percent more during November and December 2022 than they did during the same period in 2021. In addition to an increase in spending, Alabamians may be preferring […]
Gadsden State hosts first annual women’s self defense course
Photo courtesy of Gadsden State Police Department. By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Gadsden State Community College’s newly-formed police department held its first annual women’s self defense class this past Saturday, November 11. The course, which was held at the Beck Conference Hall at the George Wallace Drive Campus, covered the basics of self defense, Stop […]
Arranging the Pieces: Seeing other perspectives
By Tabitha Bozeman Perspective is a tricky thing. I am often surprised by hearing someone comment on a song, show, book, or even the weather, and express a perspective of it that is completely opposite of my own. In class earlier this week, I mentioned that we’d better enjoy the colors while we can, because […]
Southern Cooking: Potato Soup, Carrot-Raisin Salad, Country Apple Dessert
By Andy Bedwell Here in the South, and especially in Alabama, food is an important part of celebrating the holiday season. While everyone is beginning to be so busy, let’s highlight some easy, fun family menus. Special Potato Soup 1 stick margarine 1 (8-ounce) container French onion dip 2 cans of cream of chicken soup […]
From God’s word – The journey to the Promised Land
By Toni Ford How many of you remember the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of bondage? Do you recall who actually led the children of Israel into the Promised Land? It was Joshua, Moses successor. Moses led Israel out of bondage, but it was Joshua who took them into blessing. Moses brought the […]