Lady Jackets armed and ready
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Following a season that saw Glencoe High lose in the second round of the North Central Regional Tournament, the softball Yellow Jackets are really swatting the ball and hope to make more noise this year.
So far, so good, as Glencoe is winning more than 80 percent of its games and currently is ranked No. 2 behind 2012
Westbrook skipper downplays current state baseball ranking
By Gene Stanley/Correspondent
Matt Kennedy is slightly confused over the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s baseball rankings.
In the ASWA poll released yesterday (Mar. 21), his Westbrook Christian team was ranked No. 7 with a 5-8 record.
“I know the records aren’t as important early,” he said. “But I think we’re a long way from being a contender.”
Westbrook certainly was a contender last season,
An ugly bill passed in an ugly way
It is amazing to read what some legislators have written in the weeks since the state legislature passed the so-called Alabama Accountability Act.
The Republicans in the Alabama legislature who concocted this bill and the deceitful (not to mention illegal) tactics to pass it, are now trying to tell us that they followed the rules and thoroughly debated this bill, which
Then and now
This week the Vagabond and the Etowah Historical Society is sponsoring several Then & Now photos from yesterday and today.
Our representative, Gary Holloway, will go and match the old photos as to where and what they now look like.
If you have an old unusual photo you want to submit, or you want to comment on our photo, please e-mail
Tree fall causes minor injuries, major damage
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Mary Pollock sat on her front porch in the 1400 block of Forrest Avenue, feeling fortunate to have members of her family sitting safely near her as they looked across the street at two seriously damaged houses.
Five family members were inside the most seriously damaged of the two houses during the March 18 storm when a huge
Thieves should expect no mercy
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
People who try to profit from the misfortune of others can expect no mercy from law enforcement, according to Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp and Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin.
Fierce winds and a tornado in northern Etowah County littered many areas with debris such as metal from buildings and roofs, and left some homes or other
Riverfest lineup revealed: Two more acts confirmed
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County announced more of the entertainment lineup for Riverfest 2013: Reluctant Saints has been added as opening act on May 31, along with headlining 1980s rock great Styx.
Etowah County’s own Jeremy Jackson Band has been added to the June l lineup – the first band announced for that evening’s entertainment.
Reluctant Saints was nominated last year
Officials continue to assess damage
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The day after powerful winds and an EF1 tornado passed through Etowah and surrounding counties, people were at work trying to clean up and repair property and officials were busy trying to assess the damage.
State Rep. Craig Ford called a press conference with county officials after touring many areas of the county with state Emergency Management Director
Area athletes named to all-state basketball teams
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Seven area student-athletes were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2012013 All-State basketball teams.
Released on Mar. 17, the list is highlighted by Westbrook Christian’s Colin Edwards’ selection to the Class 2A first team.
Edwards, who also made all-state first team as a sophomore, played a big part in the Warriors’ 25-5 record and Northeast