Arranging the Pieces… Sparking the love of curiosity and learning
By Tabitha Bozeman This past week I had the opportunity to host an annual poetry reading. I love these events and look forward to them all year and plan for months. There are a lot of little and big things to think about, such as where will we have the event, who will be the […]
The Vagabond – Early schoolhouses, teachers in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover One of the first schools in Gadsden was that of Miss Fannie Fullenwider’s classroom on Eighth Street, located where the Woodruff family once lived. A brilliant woman and a very capable teacher, Miss Fannie had a way with children. They loved her but also respected her authority, and she never had to […]
Chicken Pot Pie, Cajun Cabbage and Orange Sherbet Cake
By Andy Bedwell My heart is so thankful for being raised in the South and 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 it […]
From God’s word – Jesus and the Samaritan woman
By Toni Ford In the fourth chapter of the Gospel of John we read about the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. The disciples and Jesus had been traveling a long distance, and Jesus, tired from the journey, sat beside a well in a Samaritan village called Sychar. The disciples had […]
The Devotion to Christ – A couple of “firsts” in Irondale
By Brian Cook For those readers who did not read last week’s column, several years ago I visited the Eternal Word Television Network studios in Irondale and attended my first Catholic Mass. Last week’s column ended with the transubstantiation of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. There came a moment where time stood still. […]
Ten new houses and an inconvenient earthquake
By Vicki Scott Hola, amigos! We are back from Guatemala and wow, what a journey! Life is very different in Guatemala than in the U.S., in so many ways, but what a beautiful country it is. We stayed at Grace Ministries with our group from First Baptist Church Reeltown and Elam Baptist Church. Our goal, […]
Glencoe seniors sign scholarships
Photo: Glencoe seniors Emma Croy, Abi Bunt, Austin Mann and Brady Kitchens (pictured from left) gather for a photo after signing college scholarships in April 24. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Four Glencoe High School seniors recently reaped the rewards of their hard work in the classroom and on the athletic field. On Wednesday, April […]
Several locals on Gadsden State softball roster
Photo courtesy of Gadsden State Gadsden State Community College head softball coach Ryan Clark currently is busy recruiting members to his burgeoning program. So far, there are 21 signed players, with an additional 10 players making verbal commitments. “We have a great group of ladies coming to Gadsden State to play softball,” said Clark. “I’m […]
Legals for 4/26/2024 – 5/02/2024
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mort-gage executed by David B Moore An Unmarried Man And Carrie S Parker A Widow to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC […]