Local elementary student wins statewide reading competition
The Alabama Education Association (AEA) this week announced its 2024 annual “Be a Champion and Read” contest winners. AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants representing every school district in Alabama. Alabama public school K-6 students are challenged to read six […]
Dates set for GSCC choir holiday tour
The Gadsden State Community College A Cappella Choir and Singers will make appearances at churches and community events during its annual Christmas Tour. The group kicked off the tour on Nov. 24 at Providence Baptist Church in Ragland. The tour will include the group’s 22nd consecutive year to perform at the Annual Tree Lighting at […]
Southern Cooking: Stew, Soup, Chili and Andy’s Everyday Southern Cornbread
By Andy Bedwell Let’s warm up the season with some tried-and-true favorite soup recipes from some of our supporters. They showcase a wide range of flavors and textures. We guarantee you that they will make a dinner delightful. Brunswick Stew 1 3.5 pound Pork Butt 1 4-pound whole chicken 3 gallons water 2 cups diced […]
Arranging the Pieces… Changing the way we see
By Tabitha Bozeman This weekend, our family is going to the beach. We have made this a family tradition and we look forward to it every November. The weather will be cool, the beaches will be mostly empty and our girls will have a great time looking for shells, interesting pieces of driftwood and sundry […]