Rooted in one another
By Tabitha Bozeman I came across a photo this week of two trees growing together. I have seen many trees twisted together or leaning against one another. What stood out in this picture was how one tree was completely missing its bottom half. No roots, no trunk, nothing in contact with the ground. It just […]
Walk in grace. Stand in truth. Lived blessed.
By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever had somebody ask you to give something back that already belonged to them? Maybe they left a dish at your house. Maybe they loaned you something, and you kept it so long that you almost forgot it wasn’t yours. Then one day they show up and say, “Hey, can […]
When the teacher gets taught
By Sandra Bost I am a teacher. I’ve been a teacher for almost 30 years — longer if you count the years teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. And let’s not forget the stuffed-animal scholars on my childhood bed who patiently endured my early lesson plans. Teaching isn’t just what I do; it is […]
Gallery for 10-3-26: Glencoe squeezes out win against Southside in Etowah County volleyball tournament
By Caylie Moore, Features Editor On Saturday, Oct. 3, Etowah County high schools competed against one another in an all-day volleyball tournament at West End High School to determine who would take home the title of reigning county champion this year. Ultimately, Glencoe won the tournament, marking the first time the Yellow Jackets had ever […]
Gallery for 10-6-26: Hokes Bluff vs. Westbrook volleyball match
By Alex Chaney, Sports Correspondent On Oct. 6, Hokes Bluff faced off against Westbrook in a volleyball match. Westbrook won the first set 25-15. Hokes Bluff took the second set 25-18. In the tie-breaker, the two teams battled back and forth and took the set into extended play. Westbrook Christian eventually pulled away the victory […]
Gallery for 10-2-26: Gadsden City Schools celebrate Homecoming with Broad Street parade
By Caylie Moore, Features Editor At 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, Gadsden City Schools celebrated the conclusion of their Homecoming week with a parade that stretched along Broad Street. The parade featured students from a variety of schools in the school system, including the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior Homecoming Court members from Gadsden […]
Gallery for 10-2-26: Hokes Bluff’s Homecoming parade delights crowd
By Alex Chaney, Sports Correspondent Hokes Bluff held its Homecoming parade on Oct. 2, where students of all ages and all groups — including football, cheer, and Homecoming Court — participated.
Hokes Bluff defense defeats Holly Pond
By Alex Chaney, Sports Correspondent Oct. 2 saw an intense football game between the Hokes Bluff Eagles and the Holly Pond Broncos at Hokes Bluff High School. Holly Pond’s run game gave Hokes Bluff fits most of Friday night, but Hokes Bluff’s defense was able to limit what Holly Pond could put on the scoreboard. […]
Week five review of SEC football with Cole Frederick
By Cole Frederick Alabama Week 5 Review Saturday’s battle between two of the top quarterbacks in the country was lopsided from the opening possession. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell was sensational for the Tide, and while Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor had moments, it was all Alabama on Saturday afternoon in Starkville. Alabama cruised to a […]