Doing right wrong
By Sandra Bost Two stories from the Bible stay close to my heart–both as a warning and encouragement. One is the story of the prodigal son. That story meets me from different angles depending on the season of life or the circumstance I find myself in. When I am feeling like the reluctant daughter of […]
Go knowing that Jesus is with you
By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever been in one of those family or friends’ group chats where everybody gets excited about a trip? Somebody says, “We need to go to the Bahamas,” and somebody else says, “We need to hit Gatlinburg,” and before long everybody is talking big. Plans sound good. Energy is high. But […]
Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame to honor inductees
The Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its Class of 2026 to be inducted on Saturday, June 13 at The Venue at Coosa Landing in Gadsden. This year’s class includes Rodney Long, Brian Mintz and Randy Ross from Southside High School; Barbara Downey and James Wesley Graves, Jr., from Etowah High School; Garry […]
Girl, mother, grace
By Sandra Mullins Bost Sometime in the tender days and months after losing Momma, I came across a simple thought on social media–one of those truths so obvious that it almost feels offensive when you realize how long it took to see it. When it finally settled into my heart, it left me undone. My […]
Make life less difficult for each other
By Tabitha Bozeman My grandmother used to quote Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, saying, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” It felt empowering, but also a little uncomfortable. It has taken many years for me to come close to articulating why, […]
Behind the Shelves: The unsung heroes of the library collection
By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library When visitors walk through the doors of the Gadsden Public Library, they are greeted by rows of books, movies, audiobooks, and other materials ready to be discovered. What many people may not realize is that before any of those items reach the shelves, a great deal of thoughtful […]
He filled you so you could pour out
Have you ever noticed that the best things in life were never meant to stop with one person? It is like a family recipe passed down from grandmother to granddaughter and then from that granddaughter to her own children. What started in one kitchen becomes part of the whole family because it was not hoarded. […]
Worlds of Work event connects students to career opportunities
OXFORD — Thousands of students from across East Alabama explored future career opportunities during the annual Worlds of Work (WOW) event presented by Eastman, March 10–12, 2026, at the Oxford Civic Center. Worlds of Work is an immersive, hands-on career exploration event hosted by Gadsden State Community College and designed to introduce students to the […]
WEHS seniors earned academic achievement award nominations for Bryant-Jordan Program
WALNUT GROVE, AL — West End High School seniors Braylee King and Jarrin Vaughn were nominated for the Academic Achievement Award through the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program. King is the valedictorian of the West End High School Class of 2026 and is actively involved in a wide range of academic, athletic and service organizations. She […]