Pets of the week
Zero is a well-mannered lady who loves love! She’s gentle, sweet, and ready to be your loyal companion. Rasha is a quirky goofball of a gal. She’s full of personality, fun to be around, and will keep you smiling. Both girls are available for adoption at Etowah County Animal Shelter, located at 12071 US HWY 278, […]
Secretary Allen launches program to combat trafficking
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to engage Alabama businesses in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Alabama businesses can sign up to participate in this program by completing an application at this link: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/act/get-involved. The Secretary of […]
Back to school routines
We are back in our school routine, and part of that is swapping back over from fend-for-yourself snacks and dinners during much of the summer to scheduled and planned meals. And, those meals usually include some kind of quick family game of cards or trivia of some sort. This week, we discovered a new-to-us game […]
Adoption, Destiny and Abba Father
Last Sunday was our middle granddaughter’s “Gotcha Day.” It is the day that her sweet little life– just five days old, with fresh wrinkles and fuzzy hair– was placed in the arms of our daughter and son-in-law for the first time. It marked the beginning of a year-and-a-half long journey of uncertainty, while social workers, […]
Girl Scouts host free family event in Rainbow City
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. — Adventure is just around the corner at Green Flag Weekend, a free event hosted by Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama on Saturday, August 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Rainbow City Hall. Open to all girls in grades K–12, this family-friendly event offers a fun, hands-on introduction to the Girl Scout experience—no […]
Gov. Ivey announces nearly $3 million for Gadsden greenway project
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a nearly $3 million grant to help the city of Gadsden advance its plans to build a multi-use urban greenway. The grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund will be used to construct the Downtown Gadsden Greenway along a former railroad bed which will ultimately connect […]
August 11 serves as a safe digging reminder
The Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) reminds homeowners to contact 811 at least two days before starting digging projects in their yards or around their homes. “Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a weekend project or a contractor on the job, contacting 811 before you dig is essential,” President Cynthia Lee Almond said. “It’s a free […]
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Athela Yap
Athela Yap, age 89, of Boaz, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. A visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Chapel on Saturday August 9th, 2025, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. A chapel service will follow at 2:00PM. A graveside service will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Athela Verna Yap (also known affectionately as Thelo), […]