Finding peace in troubled times
By Toni Ford When I read this devotion I knew I was to share it in my weekly column. This speaks to where we are today and many are looking for peace in this troubled world. This comes from “The Father’s Business,” written by Sylvia Gunter. Please check out their website for more devotionals and […]
The face of God
By Brian Cook One of the most comforting things to me as I studied Catholicism was learning which beliefs and practices were required, and which were not. All “public revelation” (the teachings and practices of Christ and His Apostles) are mandatory of course, but “private revelation” (Marian apparitions like in Fatima, or Eucharistic miracles like […]
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Legals for 6/27/2025 – 7/03/2025
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Danny Lynn Guest and wife, Donna L. Guest, to Cardinal Health 110, LLC on the 22nd day of September, 2022, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #: 3548945, in the office of the Judge of Probate […]
Gadsden State graduate encourages others to pursue their dreams
Oluwagbemisola “Gbemi” Aderibigbe is not the traditional college student. Her journey began in Nigeria, where she was born, and takes her from Nigeria, to Gadsden, to Florida, and now to Atlanta, Georgia. Aderibigbe moved from Nigeria to Gadsden when she was just 16 years old. She came alone with a dream — she wanted to […]
One in one
By Brian Cook I stopped by a coffee shop today and was pleasantly surprised. I noticed three teenage or college age girls sitting, with Bibles open, reading First John out loud to each other. After a few minutes they stopped to ask and answer questions. Here I was on a random Tuesday afternoon being reminded […]
West Africa, Sally Struthers and ugly crying
By Sandra Bost I had an encouraging conversation with a friend at church this past Sunday. We were talking about the propensity we both have to cry when we are grateful or in awe of something we sense that The Lord has done. I was trying to explain to him how I have been this […]
Making time for your reading
By Tabitha Bozeman In American Literature, I have the immense pleasure of teaching many writers’ stories that have withstood the test of time to become what my children and many of my students might refer to with dread in their voices as “classics.” I have tried to explain that this designation is not a harbinger […]
Coosa Riverkeeper continues monitoring water safety
In the summer, residents of Etowah County flock to the shores of the Coosa River to fish and swim in the river they have grown up by, but what happens when that water is contaminated? How do you know when it’s safe to swim or to eat the fish you’ve caught? From Memorial Day to […]