The Vagabond – Fire engine races in downtown Gadsden
By Danny Crownover In June of 1897, the Gadsden Fire Department was so busy promoting a steamboat excursion that it declined an invitation to attend the North Alabama and North Georgia Firemen’s Association’s convention. Gadsden did attend the 1898 convention, however, joining the cities of Anniston and Talladega in Alabama and Rome, Dalton, Cartersville and […]
Chicken Pot Pie, Cajun Cabbage and Orange Sherbet Jello Cake
By Andy Bedwell My heart is so thankful for being raised in the South. I’m thankful for all the life lessons my precious family and my God has taught me. Have you ever heard the expressions, “Eat it and hush” or “Lord, what is this?” My chicken pot pie dish was one of the “Eat […]
From God’s word – Four creatures small and wise
By Toni Ford The Book of Proverbs is known as “the book of wisdom” and has often been referred to as a “collection of collections.” Full of Biblical wisdom, Proverbs raises questions of values, moral behavior, the meaning of human life and righteous conduct. King Solomon, who was the wisest, wealthiest and most powerful man […]
Taxing ourselves in Glencoe and placating The Hummingbirds
By Vicki Scott Friday, Feb. 23, was the day my husband Allan and I decided at the last minute to travel from Dadeville to George Wallace Senior Center in Glencoe to get our taxes done. Volunteers from RSVP of Etowah County do such a good job. I used to be the activities director at the […]