New state law seeks to penalize distracted driving
In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by distracted drivers. Beginning in June 2024, state and local law enforcement officers can issue tickets to anyone […]
The Vagabond – Local TB hospital has interesting history
By Danny Crownover Etowah County’s tuberculosis hospital located on Lookout Mountain opened in June of 1926. The site was om a five-acre tract on the western brow of the mountain, overlooking Little Wills Valley. The facility took the place of a fresh air camp that was destroyed by fire. The property was donated by C.K. […]
Arranging the Pieces… Spring has returned
By Tabitha Bozeman During the last few months, it has often been hard for many of us to remember that the dreary days won’t last forever. It is easy to bemoan the winter when it gets dark so early and the temperature is often unpredictable. Even I have been a little antsy this season and […]
Pecan Cake Bars, Coconut-Caramel Pecan Pies, Orange Slice Cookies
By Andy Bedwell Pecan Cake Bars Four eggs One cup white sugar One cup brown sugar One cup Crisco oil 1 ½ cups self-rising flour Two cups pecans, chopped One teaspoon vanilla flavoring Mix and pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Do not over bake. After 25 minutes, […]
Community Calendar: March 20, 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. March 20 & 23 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Etowah County will host the 2024 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Transforming Lives Community Tournament on Wednesday, March 20 and Saturday, March 23 […]
How a visit to Amish country made me a Catholic
By Brian Cook The first thing I noticed during a visit to Amish country in 2013 was that there were no power lines or running water. It was so quiet that the breeze was easy to hear. And then, the magic happened with the sound of horse hooves. An Amish buggy containing an Amish family […]
From God’s word – Seeking the Great Shepherd
By Toni Ford I recently found this story on a social media platform. I was not able to find the original author. As I read the story and saw a picture of a sheep overburdened with all its wool, so many spiritual truths regarding the character of God along with Scriptures came to mind, thus […]
Guatemala doesn’t know what it’s in for
By Vicki Scott Our church and household are in the process of getting ready to go on a mission trip to Guatemala. The trip has been in the planning stages since for about 208 days. I know this because the day I found out about the mission, I started brushing up on my Spanish with […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie – Bad things do happen to good people, Part II
By Rosie Preston Because of knowing how quickly time can end for each person, I am thankful each day for the time I have lived and have spent with my family members. Never a day has gone by that I do not pray and thank God for everything my family has been blessed with. I […]