City of Gadsden Amnesty Day set for March 6
The City of Gadsden will offer an Amnesty Court Day on Wednesday, March 6, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The court office will remain open through lunch for the amnesty, which provides an opportunity for those with certain municipal court charges to clear their cases without concern of being physically arrested. Amnesty is offered […]
New cervical cancer screening guidelines arrive
One of the great success stories in cancer research is the annual Pap test cervical cancer screenings introduced in the 1950. Since the introduction, cases of what was once the number one cancer in women have plummeted. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has further reduced the numbers. “Today, we know some cervical cancer can be prevented […]
Bal d’ Or Club announces 2023 presentees
The Bal d’ Or Club honored four young ladies by presenting them at the club’s 62nd Annual Ball on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Gadsden Country Club. Photography was provided by Pamela Vann of Gadsden. The Bal d’Or Club was pleased to welcome into membership Mrs. Edwin Scott Cornelius, Mrs. Rhett Barry Loveman, Mrs. […]
Chicken Fruit Salad, Beef Chow Mein and Sour Cream Apple Pie
By Andy Bedwell When I mentioned to family and friends that I was working my way through hundreds of recipes for my cookbook and what fun I was having, someone would proudly chime in with a comment about their family’s famous recipes. Some of my recipes may seem dated by today’s measure. A few may […]
A month full of celebration, learning and remembrance
By Tabitha Bozeman February is a month full of celebrations — Valentine’s Day, yes, but many others, too. A few of my favorites include National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, National Ballet Day, Fat Thursday, Hug Day, Mardi Gras, National Random Acts of Kindness Day, Tell a Fairy Tale Day, and this year we […]
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 […]