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. […]
Gadsden approves forming separate 911 district
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor In a business-heavy meeting of the Gadsden City Council Tuesday, February 20, the council voted to approve a measure that would create an emergency communication district and territory. The ordinance establishes a separate emergency district for the City of Gadsden and will allow the city to receive state funding for […]
Alabama Teachers Credit Union announces name change
Alabama Teachers Credit Union unveiled its new name — Emblem Credit Union — Friday, February 23, 2024. The new name is set to launch to members and the market in October. The new name, along with a new logo and colors, tagline and full brand identity, will launch this fall. ATCU has served Northeast Alabama […]
Gaston can’t catch up to Lafayette in regional championship
Photo: Gaston High’s Devon Green (4) scores two of his game-high 16 points as Lafayette’s Jordan Johnson (2) and Deaundra Vines (3) looks on during the Bulldogs’ 54-47 loss on the Class 2A Northeast Regional Tournament semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Jacksonville State. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Gaston High boys […]
Lady Panthers fade late against Scottsboro in regional finals
Photo: Southside High’s Madison Shaw (23) goes up for a layup as Scottsboro’s Isabelle Nelson defends during the Lady Panthers’ 42-39 loss in the Class 5A Northeast Regional Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at JSU. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Much to the disappointment of the Southside High girls basketball team, its season […]
Legals for 2/23/2024 – 2/29/2024
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John H. Stoddard, Jr. and wife, Amanda Quinn Stoddard, to Family Savings Federal Credit Union on the January 22, 2018, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3462236, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of […]