Glencoe’s McGuire signs with Southern Union
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Jamie McGuire has literally slugged her way to a college athletic scholarship.
On Jan. 29, the Glencoe High School senior catcher agreed to play softball for the next two years at Southern Union Co-mmunity College.
A member of the Lady Yellow Jacket varsity since her seventh grade season, McGuire said that she was sold on Southern
Sardis’ Hubbard signs with Alabama Southern
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
It’s apparent that good things come in 3’s for the 2013 Sardis High varsity softball team.
Krista Hubbard became the third Lady Lion this school year to commit to play at the next level, as the senior centerfielder signed a scholarship with Alabama Southern last Tuesday (Feb. 5).
Teammates Kameron Carter and Bethany Chamblee signed earlier
Why the Democratic Party is not dead in Alabama
Since 2010, some people have argued that the Democratic Party is dead in Alabama.
They are wrong.
There are several reasons why Democrats not only are alive, but in good position to take back several seats we have lost.
First, the 2010 and 2012 elections are not a good indicator of what is going to happen in 2014.
In 2010,
Patriots’ Mayo signs with Snead State
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter West End High School senior Caleb Mayo has enjoyed success on the gridiron, hardwood and diamond during his prep athletic career. Mayo chose to focus on basketball and baseball the past two years, and baseball is where his future lies beyond high school, as the talented pitcher/shortstop signed with […]
Life around the Dwight Mill Village – Part 7- Final
Ed (W.A.) Lewis of the Etowah Historical Society brought a booklet to the Vagabond about someone from the Dwight Cotton Mill Village. It is called “A USA Mill Town Saga of the 1900’s,” written by Eugene Livingston. He wrote what he remembered about the times, hardships, laughter and love shared between two families, Jim and […]
High priorities:16-year-old flies solo before driving solo
Donna Thornton/News Editor
Most 16 year olds dream of getting behind the wheel for the first time as a licensed driver. Alyssa Garmon, 16, of Southside, aimed higher as she turned 16 last fall.
Alyssa took her first solo flight – something she couldn’t do before turning 16 – before she soloed in the car.
Alyssa’s dad is a master
GSCC to open new road with Feb. 11 events
Gadsden State Community College will celebrate the opening of the new Cardinal Gateway on Feb.11 with a Mardi Gras-themed parade and two open houses to show the community some of the programs GSCC has to offer.
Activities will begin with an open house at 10 a.m. at the Automotive Services Technology building on the East Broad Campus.
A parade will
Principal named for Etowah High
The Attalla Board of Ed-uction last week named Jeff Colegrove principal at Etowah High School. Colegrove, who has served as assistant principal at the school for the past year, will replace retiring Eto-wah principal John Serafini. Members of the board expressed their confidence in Colegrove as the person to lead Etowah High School academically. The […]
Windmill farm proposed for Etowah County
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Representatives from Pioneer Green Energy offered a presentation regarding a planned windmill farm program for Etowah County after the Feb. 5 commission meeting, and heard questions from some Lookout Mountain residents about the proposed project.
Pioneer Development Manager Patrick Buckley said the company has been looking at the possibility of a windmill farm for years and