Former Etowah coach and Westbrook AD hired at Snead State
Snead State Community College recently announced the latest addition to the Athletic Department’s coaching staff. Snead State alumnus Drew Noles has joined the staff as the first coach of the new Women’s Flag Football program. “We’re thrilled to add flag football to our athletics department and couldn’t ask for a better leader to take the […]
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism hosting Youth Fly Fishing Clinic
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism is casting a vision for the future by inspiring young anglers to take up the art of Fly Fishing. Committed to fostering a love for the outdoors and preserving the region’s rich fishing heritage, the organization is dedicated to providing hands-on opportunities for local youth to learn this timeless sport. By partnering […]
From the unknown to the known
By Tabitha Bozeman The other night, my husband handed me a note my daughter had written for me. When I unfolded it, I read her request to write a story she’d had an idea for, about a woman cursed to live forever and falling in love then losing her love over and over throughout many […]
From Cult to Catholic
By Brian Cook I was never in a cult. I just thought Catholicism was “the largest cult in the world”. I said those exact words to my dad one day when I was at his house preparing to go deer hunting. Can’t remember what book I was reading, but it was one of a thousand […]
Lessons From The Believers In Colossae
By Toni Ford From the very beginning, we learn that this letter is from Paul, addressed to the kedoshim (holy ones), the faithful brothers and sisters in the Messiah who are in Colossae. An interesting aspect of this group of believers is that Paul did not establish this congregation, so he had never met these […]
The rainbow connection and reluctant dreamers
By Sandra Mullins Bost Growing up in the 80s meant weekly viewings of “The Muppet Show.” So many dynamic characters to conjure up the best of memories. Besides the Swedish Chef, one of my favorites was Kermit the Frog, especially his rendition of “Rainbow Connection.” It was definitely one of the most iconic songs for […]
JSU recognized as top producer of teachers
Jacksonville State University (JSU) has been recognized as the leading producer of new teachers in Alabama according to the latest data from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for the 2022-23 academic year. JSU prepared 295 new educators, surpassing all other institutions in the state and producing 31 percent more newly trained teachers than […]
By Danny Crownover The Vagabond recalls the many interesting closing programs at the old wooden building that stood where the old Striplin School was and the Gadsden Public Library is now located on College Street. It was called Seventh Street in the good old days. The Vagabond recalls going to the old Striplin School before […]
Rozzy Run raises awareness for Childhood Cancer
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Last Saturday, March 8, over 150 runners showed up to spread awareness of Childhood Cancers, raise money for a local organization and support a family who understands Childhood Cancer all too well. The 6th annual Rozzy Run was held in Wilson Park in Glencoe and organized by The Rozzy Foundation. […]