Gaston grad eyeing 2012 delegate seat
If studying for an electrical engineering degree doesn’t take up enough of his time, Kevin Ferguson currently is testing the political waters of the Alabama Democratic Party.
Despite his youth and busy schedule, the 2008 Gaston High graduate and Alabama A&M University senior believes that the time is now for his voice to be heard in the political arena.…
Remembering the day I met Joe Paterno
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The sports world was saddened on Jan. 22 by the announcement of the death of former Penn State University head football coach Joe Paterno. With the passing of the legendary coach another chapter draws to a close in the history books of college football’s most colorful and innovative head coaches. Since […]
Glencoe cagers were pretty good in ’66, too
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Last Friday, Glencoe High School secured its second consecutive Etowah County basketball championship. The Yellow Jackets were favored to win it this year, but Southside was not far behind. Glencoe defeated rival Hokes Bluff in round two and Southside in the finals for the championship. The fact is, the Yellow Jackets […]
Southside mauls Springville, 76-0
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Southside earned eight pins, one decision and four forfeits en route to a 76-0 bashing of Springville on Jan. 24. Landon Thompson (113 pounds), Gabe Gilbert (120 pounds), Haden Ryals (132 pounds), Brannon Estes (138 pounds), Adam Pierce (145 pounds), Kade Kitchens (152 pounds), Dalton Vaughn (160 pounds) and Chase Matthews […]
Southside wrestling hosts “Senior Night”
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Southside wrestling celebrated “Senior Night” on Jan. Senior Panthers and their parents were recognized by the crowd prior to their match with Springville. Dalton Vaughn is in his fourth year of wrestling. He has earned 14 pins thus far this season. He plans to attend Gadsden State in the fall. Trey […]
Lady Eagles queens of the county
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor The grandest trophy in the county returned to Hokes Bluff on Jan. 20. The Lady Eagles scratched and clawed their way to a 53-48 victory over Southside in the championship match of the Etowah County basketball tournament. “I am proud of this team,” Hokes Bluff head coach Jason Shields said. “To […]
Glencoe boys seal the deal
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Glencoe fended off a fourth quarter surge by a streaking Southside squad to win its second consecutive Etowah County basketball championship, 53-48. The Panthers trailed,40-31, heading into the final quarter, but managed to trim the deficit to 50-47 with 27 seconds remaining. Forced to foul, Southside sent Glencoe sharpshooter Austin Hancock […]
Glencoe boys seal the deal
By Joshua Price
Sports Editor
Glencoe fended off a fourth quarter surge by a streaking Southside squad to win its second consecutive Etowah County basketball championship, 53-48.
The Panthers trailed,40-31, heading into the final quarter, but managed to trim the deficit to 50-47 with 27 seconds remaining.
Forced to foul, Southside sent Glencoe sharpshooter Austin Hancock to the free throw line for two…