Routon to lead Panther grapplers
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Kyle Routon has stepped into a nice situation at Southside. The four-year assistant wrestling coach is, for the first time, the head coach.
He takes over a team that finished second in Class 5A last year and won the state title the year before.
“We’re battling some injury and sickness right now,” he said. “But when we get everybody
GCHS wrestling drawing interest
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After its most successful season in 2011-12, Gadsden City has more participation in its wrestling program than ever.
Last year, four grapplers made it to the state tournament.
“A lot more kids came out this year and I think it’s because we did so well at sectionals last year,” coach Rayshaun Edwards said. “We’ve got a chance to do
Lions will play uptempo this season
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After last season’s “total gutting of a rebuilding year,” the Sardis High boys basketball team is starting to get back to the point that coach Tracy Cheek wants to see.
Returning to an uptempo press and run game is Cheek’s main priority.
“I like to have that kind of team,” he said. “Last year, I had to learn how
Iron Bowl lettermen team up for community
Winning the Iron Bowl isn’t the top priority for some former University of Alabama and Auburn University football players. Several former players from both universities are on the same team when it comes to helping the community. This Saturday (Dec. 15) at 4:00 p.m., the Lettermen of the Iron Bowl will partner with The Firehouse Shelter to join forces and serve a hot meal
Remembering Yvonne Kennedy
This week, I lost a true friend, colleague and mentor when Rep. Yvonne Kennedy passed away.
When I first heard the news, I was shocked. It was very unexpected. But as I began to mourn her passing, the thought occurred to me that this shouldn’t just be a time for saying goodbye to a friend we lost.
This should also be a
Tommie Bass – Herb Doctor of Shinbone Ridge – remembers family Christmas
In his 1988 book about Tommie from whom this article is derived, Local author Darryl Patton writes “He is one of those rare and endangered species; a truly kind and honest person- a giver not a taker.”
“At 80, he has been treating those in his community with herbs for over 70 years…Tommie Bass is truly a diamond in a
Gadsden native takes Miss Alabama USA title
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Gadsden’s own Mary-Margaret McCord was crowned Miss Alabama USA last weekend in Montgomery and will go on to compete in the Miss USA 2013 pageant.
McCord, who is a first-year graduate student working on her Master’s Degree in Marketing at the University of Alabama, is 22 years old and is the daughter of Roy and Carol McCord of
Honor given to commissioner
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Etowah County residents who travel on Gallant Road near Ivalee School should be reminded of a long-time public servant who represented the people of that area on the Etowah County Commission.
A sign recently erected in front of the school gives the roadway the honorary designation “W.A. Lutes Scenic Drive,” in recognition of the contributions of former District
12-12-12 birthday girl asks for shoes to re-gift
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
This past week many marked the uniqueness of the 12-12-12 date by getting married, or doing something that required an extra bit of luck that the last repeating date of the century might offer.
Jillian Walker of Southside, who turned 11 on Wednesday, made her birthday special by asking for gifts that she can give to others.
Jillian’s mom