Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032
By Jennifer Shutt Alabama Reflector Congress must act to shore up Social Security during the next six years to avoid an automatic drop-off in benefits in 2032, according to a report released Tuesday. The annual update on the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund shows that it will “become depleted” in the fourth quarter […]
Public Service Commission orders hearing on natural gas company’s rates
By Ralph Chapoco Alabama Reflector The Alabama Public Service Commission will hold a rate case for a St. Louis-based natural gas company, the first time the PSC has held one for the company in more than four decades. PSC Executive Director Luke Bentley IV said at a commission meeting on Thursday that representatives from Spire […]
People pleasing pitfalls
By Carrie Halladay Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to become a people pleaser. It usually develops slowly over time. For many, it begins with good intentions: wanting to help, wanting to avoid conflict or wanting to be liked. But somewhere along the way, being considerate turns into constantly sacrificing yourself to […]
Some library myths vs. the reality
By Craig Scott After writing this column every other week for many months now, I’ve come to realize something—there are still quite a few misconceptions about today’s public library. So, I thought it might be fun (and helpful) to set the record straight. Let’s take a look at a few common myths about your Gadsden […]
A look at news from 1881
By Danny Crownover May 10, 1881, the walls of Kyle’s Opera House had just been completed and the roofing was going on. Much credit was being given Col. R. B. Kyle for putting up this place of entertainment. It was for citizens of Gadsden to enjoy some of the greatest actors and artists on the […]
Have you drifted from the source?
By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever noticed that some people look like they’re doing great on the outside, but they’re falling apart on the inside? They smile. They show up. They know all the right church words. “I’m blessed and highly favored.” “God is good and all the time God is good.” “Praise the Lord […]
Muddy water, stinking thinking, forts of praise
By Sandra Bost This has been a fun couple of weeks. Summer officially started last Monday, giving me more time with our grandbabies in Alabama. We were outside when the kids spotted a great egret wading in the overflow from the nearby pond, thanks to all the recent rain. We rushed inside to change […]
E-Edition 06-12-2026
E-Edition 06-12-2026 reduced
Legals for 6/12/2026 – 6/18/2026
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made under the terms of that certain mortgage executed by Bobby Barron and wife Shannon Barron on the 14th day of July, 2017 to The Exchange Bank of Alabama which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office Etowah County, Alabama, as Instrument […]