Southside celebrates opening of new fire station
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The occasion of unveiling the new fire station was extraordinary for the City of Southside, according to Southside Mayor Dana Snyder. It was an event a long time coming, and one she is glad to see happen. “This fire station is one of the most remarkable things I have been […]
Absolute Fitness campus representatives help community
By Kaitlin Hoskins,News Editor Every year a select number of local students are chosen for an ambassador program sponsored by Absolute Fitness Gym. The goal of students in program is broad but worthy – spread awareness for healthy lifestyle choices and personal wellness and to service their communities. Absolute Fitness started the program several years […]
Blue Ball returns, highlights need for men’s health awareness
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Men tend to put their families first in their lives and neglect their own health, according to Man Up Gadsden co-founder Teresa Taylor. That is one of the many reasons Taylor and Dr. John Pirani founded Man Up Gadsden together. “I have always worked with local organizations and work with […]
County officers complete sensory inclusive training
According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, all deputies have now been sensory inclusive certified through a partnership with Kulture City. Kulture City is a local nonprofit organization promoting sensory awareness and inclusion for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The training is intended to help deputies to better […]
Arranging the Pieces… Learning to be intentional with our remembrance
By Tabitha Bozeman Memory is such a trickster. Sometimes we remember only the bad things, sometimes only the good and sometimes the human brain invents false memories. Memory, however, is different from remembrance. Oxford Languages’ online dictionary defines “memory” as “the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.” The definition of “remembrance” is, […]
Cinnamon Bread, Marshmallow Surprise
By Andy Bedwell Some of my favorite memories as a child were the weekend visits to my Grandmother Icy’s house. She would always ask me what I wanted for breakfast, and she would always fix exactly what I wanted. Looking back at those times in her kitchen, I realize that she was actually feeding me […]
From God’s word – The beginning and the end of each day
By Toni Ford Have you ever paid much attention to the last thing your mind focuses on before you go to bed at night and/or the first thing you do or focus on when you wake up in the morning? There are multiple resources and research available to guide us in attaining the best sleep […]
The Devotion to Christ – Nicodemus’ turning point is a powerful moment
By Brian Cook In John 3:1-21, Nicodemus is called the “Teacher of Israel” by our Lord. He seems to be a true student as well, as Nicodemus could not resist asking questions and seeking answers. In Luke 2:46-47, was he listening to Jesus in the Temple when our Lord was 12 years old? Nicodemus may […]
The Vagabond – Turkeytown Charlie goes to Washington
By Danny Crownover Turkeytown native Char-les Edward Stewart retired as clerk of the United States District Court in Washington, D. C., on September 30, 1947 after having held the office for more than 11 years. Stewart was educated in the public schools of Etowah County and Attalla and later the University of Kentucky. Stewart was […]