From God’s word – Confidence in times of battle
By Toni Ford Have you ever been in a battle with a situation in life and felt yourself getting tired, weak and weary? Lately, I’ve felt that way with a particular situation in my own life, and although I do see an end in sight, I also know that I need an extra boost to […]
Calendar issues, a mission trip and a visit to Glencoe
By Vicki Scott My procrastination in getting a 2024 calendar almost got me in the doghouse this past week. Our calendar stays on the table closest to the refrigerator and is there for everyone to see and for me to keep track of what I need to remember. There are not many things that have […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – Miracles do indeed happen
By Rosie Preston The definition of “miracle” is, “A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.” I’ve witnessed several miracles during my lifetime, and one in particular involved my youngest sister when she was four years old […]
The Vagabond – Mike the mule and the annoying Yankees
By Danny Crownover General W.L. Sibert (pictured at far right), who was the designer and builder of the Panama Canal and one of the greatest engineers of all time, used to tell a story of his family’s experience during the Civil War about running off stock when a detachment of Union soldiers raided in Little […]
Gadsden police getting 15 new cars
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Gadsden Police Department will soon have 15 new Chevrolet Tahoes in its fleet after the Gadsden City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution at the February 20 council meeting. “Given the unique issues with logistics and supply chain these days with new vehicles, specifically police vehicles, I’d like […]
The Best Chocolate Brownie Ever, Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze and Oreo Delight
By Andy Bedwell This week let’s bake some goodies. I want to begin with the Best Chocolate Brownie recipe ever. The Best Chocolate Brownie Ever 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup Crisco oil 4 eggs, beaten 8 tablespoons cocoa 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring 1 cup chopped pecans Sift flour, sugar and […]
Arranging the Pieces… The comfort of our patterns
By Tabitha Bozeman The other day, a friend at work told me that she’d read an article about how mourning doves stopped singing in many places back in 2021. The birds were still there, they were just silent. Many ornithologists and amateur birdwatchers noticed this strange phenomenon, and as I read more about it, I […]
GSCC nursing program achieves 100 percent pass rate
Graduates from Gadsden State Community College’s Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs recently received good news regarding the National Council Licensure Examination. Those who took the test in 2023 passed on their first attempt and earned the program a 100 percent pass rate for both credentials. “We are so proud of our nursing graduates who […]
Local fourth graders have fun at annual Water Festival
Fourth graders from across Etowah County gathered at the annual Water Festival at Gadsden State Community College on February 16. Students learned about the water cycle and the importance of clean water. Adrian Dailey, a student at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, won the art contest. His artwork is featured on the 2024 Water Festival t-shirt. […]