From God’s word – God’s plans are always good
By Toni Ford One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Jeremiah 29:11. It says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (NLT version). This verse alone could seem like a sweet, […]
Community Calendar: February 16, 2024
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 17 The annual Kiwanis Pancake Day will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Venue at Coosa Landing located at 201 George Wallace […]
Gadsden State announces summer and fall graduates
Gadsden State Community College recently released the names of the Summer and Fall 2023 graduating class. The local graduates are: Altoona – Cara Bates, Bridgette Carter, Shanequa Rasberry. Ashville – Madalyn Buice, Cynthia Colvin, Austin Hale, Matthew Lonnergan, Crystal Looney, Erica McCay, Jace Vaughn. Attalla – Taylor Barksdale, Jeffery Baty, Morgan Black, Ciara Brockitt, Amanda […]
The Vagabond – Colonel R.B. Kyle’s costly decision
By Danny Crownover Colonel R.B. Kyle, pioneer industrialist, capitalist and builder of Gadsden, told an interesting story about his first and only race for public office and of the circumstance that caused him to lose the election. During the Civil War, Kyle (pictured at far right) was asked by the governor of Alabama, Thomas H. […]
Three cheers for the Etowah County RSVP!
By Vicki Scott Tax season is upon us, and I do not like it. My husband Alan and I are still looking for things to put with our tax pile to get as many deductions as possible. I think we experienced a Come-to-Jesus moment a few times. I am not exactly sure what that means […]