Treasured Kids Childcare moves to Attalla
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Attalla’s newest daycare facility — Treasured Kids Childcare — is a dream several years in the making. Although Treasured Kids is not a new concept, the daycare now has a new location. The facility was previously opened in Rainbow City in August 2021. After careful consideration, Marissa Fleming, Treasured Kids […]
Glencoe receives $500k for major road improvements
Governor Kay Ivey announced last week a $500,000 grant to assist the City of Glencoe with improving traffic safety while also helping local industries retain jobs. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to make major road improvements along Websters Chapel Road. Three industries along with several private residences rely on the road […]
Gadsden, county partner to secure federal grant for lighting upgrades
On Tuesday, May 14, the City of Gadsden and Etowah County Commission announced their joint application for a federal energy efficiency grant that will bring upgrades to more than 50 streetlights around Gadsden. The city council and county commission entered into a memorandum of understanding in January to seek the $78,540 in funding available through […]
Arranging the Pieces… Life is full of surprises, mystery is a good thing
By Tabitha Bozeman When I was a child, maybe six or seven years of age, I remember seeing my local children’s librarian, Mrs. Jones, at the grocery store. Even though I saw her at least once a week at the library, I can still clearly recall all these years later how bewildered and confused I […]
Roasted Garden Vegetables, Ripe Tomato Relish, Pickled Okra, Peanut Butter Drops
By Andy Bedwell The food we Southerners ate as children nourished our souls as well as our bodies. I have fond memories of waking up to the smell of bacon, eggs and grits. There is not anything better than looking forward to fried catfish for dinner with the whole family. While we enjoy the same […]
From God’s word – The beauty of our Lord’s magnitude
By Toni Ford Lately, I have been thinking about the vastness and magnitude of our Lord and how this attribute, along with His consistent character, never changes. I have been learning that as I reflect on these things, it changes my perspective concerning my current issues and problems. All of a sudden, my problems, which […]
The Devotion to Christ – Jesus crosses all barriers that society builds
By Brian Cook John 4:4-42 says about the woman at the well that her past and present behavior had led her not just away from God but away from society. The woman comes to the well alone to avoid those who know her reputation. Her only comfort comes from being invisible. She chooses to do […]
The Vagabond – Steamboat whistle used on Coosa River
By Danny Crownover In 1934, the Southern Manufacturing Company used a steam whistle on its main plant that had somewhat of a history with local application. The old whistle was used on many steamboats operating on the Coosa River for 50 years and was the property of the big freighters that used the river, including […]
A baby blue Cutlass and post-work shenanigans in Opelika
By Vicki Scott For Mother’s Day last week, my daughter Eva gave me a book called, The Story of My Life. It looked like a journal with thought questions intended to bring up memories of my life and allow me to write them down. Eva wrote a note on the inside saying that the book […]