Blue Devils clip Alexandria
By Phil Swindall/Messenger Sports Correspondent Etowah’s game against Alexandria on Aug. 30 may have proven that Devin Horton may be the next “Cadillac” to come out of Attalla. The first half of the game was played out mostly between the 20’s before the Blue Devils broke loose in the second half on the way to […]
Southside tops Hokes Bluff in OT
By Mike Goodson/Messenger Sports Correspondent The Hokes Bluff Eagles found themselves playing catch-up most of the evening last Thursday (Aug. 30) to the Southside Panthers at Barney Hood Stadium. Southside needed only two plays on the extra session to cover the 10 yards to take the lead for good, as Dantley Coker scored on a […]
Last-second field goal pushes Titans past Florence
By Bryan App/Florence Times-Daily Florence tried to overcome a late start to the Jamey DuBose era, rallying from a 13-point halftime deficit against visiting Gadsden City last Friday (Aug. 31). After taking their first lead with 1:57 left in the game, however, the Falcons were hit with heartbreak by the right foot of Austin Piazza. […]
Westbrook swarms Yellow Jackets
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Self-inflicted wounds can be lethal. For proof, look no further than last Friday’s Westbrook/Glencoe High football game in Rainbow City. The Yellow Jackets lost a pair of turnovers, committed 10 penalties for 95 yards and had a fumbled snap that resulted in a safety, miscues that sparked the host Warriors to a […]
Locals players recognized by ASWA
A pair of local student-athletes were recognized in the Alabama Sports Writers Association Player of the Week high school football awards.
Sardis’s Toby Pee was nominated for the Offensive Player honors after the senior running back accounted for all four of his team’s touchdowns in a 35-28 loss to Sylvania on Aug. 30. Pee threw an 8-yard halfback pass
Gadsden City, Etowah receive votes in ASWA poll
Two area teams received votes in the Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football poll released Sept. 5. Gadsden City sits just outside the top 10 as the Titans’ win over Florence on Aug. 31 garnered the team 26 votes for 11th place in the state. Etowah earned 22 points in 5A following the Blue […]
Council, IDA Director discuss incentives for industry lead
By Donna Thornton/Messenger
Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Board Executive Director Mike McCain cannot disclose any information about an industrial prospect that is looking for a home, and may be looking at Gadsden.
McCain met in executive session Sept. 4 with members of the Gadsden City Council to get authorization on what incentives Gadsden can offer while trying to attract the industry.
Gene Jelks comes home with goal of giving to Gadsden
By Donna Thornton/News Editor Gene Jelks has come home, to host a ministry outreach event he hopes will bring the Gadsden community together. He’s been away from Gadsden for 25 years, Jelks said, and he gives God the glory for the First Annual Kids Day event, which has brought him home. Kids Day will be […]
Etowah County Fair set for Sept. 18-22
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Preparations are underway for the 73rd annual Etowah County Fair coming to the fairgrounds in Attalla Sept. 18-22. The 2012 fair promises all the traditional elements of the county fair – food, carnival rides and games, exhibits and entertainment. Etowah County’s fair is the second oldest in the state. It is sponsored by the American Legion