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 […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – Lest ye be judged
By Rosie Preston Years ago, I read several books about Elvis Presley. Even though he remains The King, his lifestyle would not have been accepted in the public opinion in the late 1970s. Back in those days, the media was not all about telling the truth about famous people we watched on TV or in […]
Westbrook wins second straight state golf title
Photo: The Westbrook Christian boys golf team gathers for a photo after winning the Class 3A state championship on Tuesday, May 14 at Florence’s Shoals RTJ Golf Course. Pictured, from left: coach Rob McHugh, Cove McHugh, Eli Edge, J.D. Berndt, Braxton Wolfe, Nolan Terrell, coach Greg Edge. (Submitted photo) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the second […]
Hokes Bluff finishes fourth at state golf
Photo: The Hokes Bluff girls golf team gathers for a photo after finishing fourth out of eight teams at the AHSAA Class 1A/3A girls state golf tournament last Tuesday (May 14) at the Shoals RTJ Golf Course in Florence Pictured, from left: coach Jeff Noah, Ellie Doss, Kenley Staats, Makayla Bearden, coach Michelle Bishop. (Submitted […]