Dawgs look to play spoiler against Ider
Series record: Gaston 6, Ider 2
Last meeting: 2005 Gaston 49, Ider 19
Last week: Fyffe 40, Gaston 20; North Sand Mountain 29, Ider 20
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
They say there’s nothing more fearful than a woman scorned.
But what about a high school football team expected to be one of the best in the
Patriots itching to knock off Sand Rock
Series record: Sand Rock 16, West End 3
Last meeting: 2009 Sand Rock 23, West End 21
Last week: Section 28, West End 6; Westbrook 31, Sand Rock 20
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
West End is playing for pride at this point, and nothing would make the Patriot patrons happier than to upend
Steam Engine Day planned in Attalla
Take a trip back in time, to a slower paced atmosphere when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. Aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad #630 locomotive, you will ride a rolling time machine providing the sights and sounds of yesteryear.
The Vagabond is planning
Fighting against domestic violence
Recently I wrote an editorial about October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what we can do to help raise awareness and support the work to end breast cancer.
But did you know that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
Domestic violence occurs when one person uses force or threats to control another person. This is typically done through
Welcome home, Josh Wetzel!
By Donna Thornton/News Editor The City of Glencoe is welcoming home a native son, a wounded warrior, and a young man who is a hero in the eyes of his hometown and the surrounding area. Josh Wetzel was seriously injured by an IED May 31, 2012 while serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. The […]
Ford, Bedford bill supports firearm rights
State Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) and State Sen. Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) recently pre-filed legislation that would prevent employers and property owners from establishing policies that would prohibit people from lawfully transporting or storing firearms and ammunition in their vehicles.
“We have been working across party lines to build support for this legislation, and I hope that Billy Canary and the Business
Jones living diamond life at 80
By Donna Thornton/News Editor When Jerry Jones’ family and friends gathered last weekend to celebrate Jones’ 80th birthday the party theme was baseball/softball, with good reason. Jones has loved the sport almost all his life and continues to play in senior league softball tournaments. Jones was in Las Vegas week before last for the International […]
Quality of Life mobile unit visits first Gadsden school
By Donna Thornton/News Editor The Quality of Life Health Service mobile unit hit the streets for the first time Oct. 16, visiting Emma Sansom Middle School to provide screenings for at least 60 students. QOLHS Marketing Director Jonathan Smith said the unit is equipped to provide vision, dental and medical screenings for students, as well […]
Perry Gwin marks last meeting
By Donna Thornton/News Editor The Oct. 16 meeting of the Etowah County Commission marked the last meeting for District 2 Commissioner Perry Gwin, who served two terms on the commission before electing to retire. Gwin’s fellow commissioners wished him well and thanked him for his service to the county and the people of his district. […]