From God’s word – The intentional ways of God, His plans
By Toni Ford Currently, several of my friends are walking through challenging times while caring for their aging parents, in a tight space financially or dealing with cancer in their body or in the body of a loved one. My heart breaks as I watch them having to walk through these hard times, and although […]
The Vagabond – The springs at Third St. and Tuscaloosa Ave.
By Danny Crownover There are two springs at Third Street and Tuscaloosa Avenue, sometimes known as Ewing Avenue, that are of historical interest, but it is doubtful if many citizens know of their existence. They are historical because the inspire the first name of this community – Double Springs. Gabriel Hughes, one of the founders […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – The wisdom of a six year old
By Rosie Preston What recently started out as a normal day changed quickly, as I was soon facing a challenge, the kind that makes you want to pull your hair out. I had bought a new cell phone and knew how to remove the SIM card from the old one. By inserting the card into […]
Dulcimers, resin and sweet ladies
By Vicki Scott Our son Joseph recently asked me to go to the main office in the neighborhood where he lives and pay his annual fees. He transferred money into my account, of course, and I had time, so I agreed to take care of it for him. He is not spoiled (too bad). I […]
Community Calendar: February 3, 2024
The Messenger is accepting submissions for the Community Calendar. Email your submissions to khoskins@gadsdenmessenger.com. Please include the name, date, time, location and cost of the event, as well as contact information for event coordinators. February 3 Big Brother Big Sisters will present Mardi Gras 2024 Saturday, Feb. 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. at 210 […]
Coosa gridder honored at ASWA banquet
Photo: Clete (left) and Mark O’Bryant pose for a photo during the recent ASWA Mr. Football and Back/Lineman of the Year awards on Tuesday, Jan. 30 in Montgomery. (Submitted photo) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Clete O’Bryant was officially recognized as among the best of the best in Alabama high school football on January 30. The Coosa […]
Three local teams ranked in final ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released February 1 Girls Class 7A 1. Bob Jones 2. Sparkman 3. Vestavia Hills 4. Hoover 5. Hewitt-Trussville 6. Davidson 7. Daphne 8. Chelsea 9. Auburn 10. Prattville Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Clay-Chalkville 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 4. Park Crossing 5. Huffman 6. Mortimer Jordan 7. Pike Road 8. […]