How your childhood shows up in your adult relationships

By Carrie Halladay Have you ever found yourself reacting to something your partner did and wondered, “Why did that bother me so much?” Sometimes the answer has less to do with what just happened and more to do with what happened a long time ago. Our earliest relationships teach us what to expect from other […]
When worship costs you something

Most of us hear the word worship and immediately think about Sunday morning. We think about music, lifting our hands, clapping, singing, or praising God. But worship is much bigger than what happens during a song. Worship is not first revealed by what comes out of your mouth. Worship is revealed by what has first […]
E-Edition-08-21-26

E-Edition-08-21-26
Legals for 8/21/2026 – 8/27/2026
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tony David Battles and Veda Evelyn Battles, husband and wife and David Earl Battles, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee as nominee for Family Savings Credit Union, its successors […]
Two flicks, a sonic boom and one Redeemer

By Sandra Bost I almost blew myself up the other day. Not on purpose, but literally. A massive brush pile in our yard had been mocking me through my bedroom window for over a month. It wasn’t on my to-do list, but when my weed-eater battery died before the allotted time for “full-time sweat production, […]
Photo Gallery: Community Safety Night 2026

adsden’s third annual Community Safety Night filled The Venue at Coosa Landing on Tuesday, giving families a chance to meet the first responders who patrol, treat and protect Etowah County daily. The Gadsden Police Department hosted the event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., bringing food, activities, demonstrations and free T-shirts for kids to the annual […]
Gadsden City High School Sam Sollie signs with Auburn

adsden City High School quarterback Sam Sollie announced his commitment to Auburn University during a signing ceremony Aug. 8 at the school’s practice pavilion.Speaking to family, friends, coaches and teammates, Sollie expressed his gratitude for the people who have helped him reach this point in his football career. “I mean, nothing but thank you,” Sollie […]
Horn announces candidacy for Gadsden City Council District 7

Singn C. Horn has announced a bid for Gadsden City Council District 7, emphasizing economic development, infrastructure, recreation and greater representation for residents throughout the district. Running under the theme “Let’s Grow Gadsden Together,” Horn said priorities include economic and community development, improved infrastructure, expanded use of parks and recreation areas for youth, government transparency […]
Gaston Elementary welcomes new principal Hollie Sewell

Hollie Sewell is returning to the community where her career in education began, bringing nearly 20 years of experience to her new role as principal of Gaston Elementary School. Sewell, who holds master’s degrees in Secondary Education English Language Arts and Instructional Leadership, began her career teaching English at Gaston High School before serving at […]