RiverFest Friday headliner announced
According a press release issued on Jan. 11 by The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County, the Friday night rock headliner for 2012 Gadsden RiverFest will be Fuel.
“We are pleased to be offering music from a wide range of eras and tastes so far, and are hopeful we’ll see that trend continue as we make our last few reveals,” said…
OLLI program offers more than lectures
From “History over Easy” to “Armchair Travel” to “Cooking with Class,” Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s winter course schedule has something for everybody.
Now in its third year at the University of Alabama-Gadsden Center, the OLLI program is geared towards providing retirees age 50 and above the opportunity to start a new hobby, satisfy a thirst for knowledge on a…
Tide keeps rolling at GMC meeting
By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Attendees of last Wednesday’s Gadsden Music Club meeting discovered that the University of Alabama football team isn’t the only group at the Capstone that currently is at the top of its game. The Stardust Duo, a musical group formed in 2008 by violinist Amanda Roberts and pianist Jonathan Roberts, are currently […]
Chick-fil-A Bowl a semi-local tradition
Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Formerly called the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and before that simply called the Peach Bowl, the Chick-fil-A Bowl, is an annual college football bowl game played in Atlanta since December 1968. The game originally was created as a fund-raiser by the Lions Clubs of Georgia. The game was taken over by the Chamber […]
Auburn Christmas wish comes true
By Chris Humphries/Special to The Messenger
Many people who do not live in the South or who did not grow up in Alabama may not get the significance of the following story,…
Gladden nothing short of a competitor
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Hannah Gladden insists she is just a “normal student.” The Gadsden City High School sophomore takes “normal student” classes, has “normal student” friends and has “normal student” hobbies. Most argue that Gladden is more than just a “normal student.” Gladden is the only female student-athlete in Etowah County, and possibly in […]
Six area gridders named to all-state teams
It is no secret that football talent is in abundance in north Alabama, most notably in Etowah County. Six players from three Etowah County schools were named to the 2011 Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State football team, including Honorable Mention. Darrin Peterson of Class 5A Etowah High School, Toby Pee of Class 3A Sardis High […]
Southside native Mintz retires
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Since the late 1970’s, Brian Mintz has become a household name for any football fan in Etowah County. The Southside native is considered one of the top players to ever don the crimson colors and is statistically one of the most successful coaches in the county over the past three decades. […]
SHS volleyball coach Ayers moves to Snead State
Snead State Community College recently announced the appointment of a new head volleyball coach. Dee Ayres accepted the part-time coaching position and officially begins in January. The Southside High School volleyball coach takes the position left vacant by Lisa Murray Bright. After serving as Snead State’s volleyball and women’s softball coach for two years, Bright […]