Local Girl Scouts prepare for year of learning and service
Four girls from Girl Scout Troop 30279 completed their Silver Award project through the development of a Calm Kit, a resource designed to support individuals with sensory, communication and accessibility needs. The project was inspired by the belief that everyone deserves opportunities to participate fully and comfortably in group activities, regardless of ability. The Calm […]
Arts Corner: Haunted Book Sale returns
By Carol Wright, Gadsden Public Library Staff Member It has been whispered over the years that the GPL is haunted, and since everyone is welcome there — as long as they behave — we thought we would honor our most talked about, but least seen patrons, our ghosts. The GPL was not always located at […]
The “I should handle it” myth
By Carrie Halladay “I should be able to handle this myself.” It’s a sentence I hear often as a counselor. Sometimes people say it out loud. More often, it’s the quiet thought that keeps them from asking for help. They tell themselves other people have it worse. They believe they should be stronger. They think […]
Old 1890 courthouse cornerstone
By Danny Crownover [The Vagabond] To make room for the current Etowah County Courthouse on Forrest Avenue, the previous courthouse building on Broad Street was demolished. The 1890 courthouse was voted to be torn down by county residents earlier in 1946. When the building was demolished, more than 100 articles were found inside its cornerstone, […]
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 […]