Stepping down after three decades in office
By Donna Thornton/News Editor Billy Yates first entered the political arena and public service at the tender age of 25, when he ran for a seat on the Etowah County Commission. But ask him why he first ran for the office of Circuit Clerk – which he held for 30 years, before deciding not to […]
Starting Jan. 1, insurance proof needed at tag office
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Etowah County Revenue Commissioner Linda Barrett-Vaughan said all vehicle owners need to be aware of OVIS – the Online Insurance Verification System.
The system will allow county offices that issue license plates and Alabama law enforcement agencies to immediately verify whether a vehicle is insured at any point in time.
Alabama has had its mandatory liability insurance law for
Locals named to all-state football team
A pair of local student-athletes recently were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2012 All-State football team.
Sardis senior running back Toby Pee was selected as a Class 3A first team running back, while Southside sophomore Tyler Carr made the Class 5A first team offensive line.
Pee, who was a first-team All-State selection last year, produced arguably the
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Student theater group to perform at Atlanta festival
Students from CharACTers Inc. in Rainbow City have been accepted into the 2013 Junior Theater Festival happening on Jan. 18, 19 and 20 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. This is the first time CharACTers Inc. is participating in the Junior Theater Festival.
Featuring 82 groups representing 23 states, the Junior Theater Festival is the world’s largest musical theater
College bowl game previews, part 1
December 21
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg: Ball State vs. Central Florida (-7). Ball State finished 9-3 on the season, and the Cardinals ended the regular season on a six game winning streak. Central Florida finished the year 9-4, including two narrow losses to Tulsa, who won the Conference USA championship. CENTRAL FLORIDA 27, Ball State 23
December 22
R+L Carriers New
Lady Jackets turn it on down stretch
By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor
Trailing by nine points heading into the second half, the Lady Yellow Jackets did what they usually do in similar situations – play shutdown defense and make up the deficit at the foul line.
Against Etowah last Tuesday (Dec. 18), Glencoe visited the charity stripe 25 times over the final 16 minutes. The Class 3A No. 8
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Glencoe rallies past Blue Devils
By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor
Down by 10 points with 2:25 left in the third quarter, Glencoe held Etowah to two field goals over the final 11 minutes en route to a 41-35 victory in boys basketball last Tuesday (Dec. 18) in Attalla.
The Yellow Jackets (7-3) finished out the game with a 19-6 run after Darius Bush’s two foul shots put the
Etowah’s Horton named region MVP
Several Etowah and Southside high school football players recently were named to the Class 5A, All-Region 7 team for the 2012 season.
A pair of EHS players received special honors. Junior running back Devin Horton was named Offensive MVP after totaling over 1,000 yards in rushing and receiving. In addition, senior tackle Jared Harris was selected Defensive Lineman of the Year.
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