Arranging the Pieces: Life is about the “tried-to-dos”
By Tabitha Bozeman This week, we lost an incredible poet. Nikki Giovanni passed away at the age of 81 on December 9. During her life and writing career, she wrote poetry for adults and children, nonfiction essays on many topics and won numerous awards, including a Caldecott award, multiple Woman of the Year awards, was […]
Southern Cooking: Andy’s Cranberry Lemon Nut Cookie, Mother’s Hummingbird Cake
By Andy Bedwell Deck the halls with boughs of holly. And while you’re at it, why not deck the cookies and candies with boughs of holly, too. Christmas inspires us to entertain. Whether you’re hosting an open house, a luncheon, or a potluck at the church, every occasion deserves a special ending. When I was […]
Salvation Army kicks off virtual kettle campaign
As the local community counts down the final days to the Christmas holiday, The Salvation Army asks residents to help make a difference by contributing to the organization’s Virtual Red Kettle campaign. With the goal of meeting growing needs and spreading holiday cheer to families and individuals facing hardships, the virtual red kettle offers a […]
Operation Christmas Child underway
Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gift-filled […]
Gadsden’s Christmas at the Falls named one of America’s top holiday attractions
The City of Gadsden’s Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Falls Park has been named one of the Top 100 Most Popular Christmas Light Displays in America. Mixbook conducted a survey of 3,000 families, and Christmas at the Falls—in addition to being the top Christmas attraction in North Alabama—placed 95th in the country in their list […]
BBB issues holiday shopping warnings
The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers and package thieves to target busy consumers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges shoppers to stay alert to delivery scams and take precautions to prevent package theft, commonly known as “porch piracy.” Delivery scams often involve fake text messages […]