Chocolate Festival to bring Beatles cover group to RBC
By Donna Thornton/News Editor The Return, an Atlanta-based Beatles reenactment group will be covering vintage tunes and chocolate is likely to cover everything else April 5 and 6 at the Alabama Chocolate Festival in Rainbow City. Rainbow City Mayor Terry John Calhoun said a great crowd is expected for the festival. The festival will be […]
One year later, Crane dedicated to solving problems
By Donna Thornton/News Editor City of Gadsden Police Chief John Crane, approaching his first anniversary on the job, sometimes jokes that it feels like it’s been five minutes – underwater. However, when Crane speaks about coming back to his hometown to serve as the police department’s leader, he sounds like someone who’s happy to be […]
Gadsden State falls in state tournament semifinals
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Gadsden State gave Shelton State a run for its money in the Alabama Community College Conference Tournament semifinals last Tuesday (Mar. 5), but the top-seeded Lady Bucs held on for an 80-67 victory in women’s basketball at Wallace State-Hanceville.
The Lady Cardinals ended their season at 24-8. It was third time this season that GSCC
Cazenave solid in Westbrook win over Glencoe
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Westbrook Christian head baseball coach Matt Kennedy noted before last Monday’s game against Glencoe that his 2013 Warrior squad might have a few question marks on offense.
Westbrook has no such issues on the mound and in the field.
Sparked by an efficient pitching effort by Mikhail Cazenave that was backed by crisp defense, the Warriors
McCants steps up in final GSCC home game
In his final game in front of his home fans, Gadsden City High graduate and Gadsden State sophomore Kenric McCants netted 26 points to lead GSCC to a 79-75 victory over Alabama Community College Conference rival Snead State on Feb. 28 at Beck Field House.
McCants, who shot a perfect 8-for-8 at the free throw line, added seven rebounds
Lady Cardinals beat Snead State in final regular season game
Six 3-point baskets by Katie Miller helped Gadsden State close out its regular season with a 62-36 win over Snead State in Alabama Community College Conference action on Thursday (Feb. 28) at Beck Field House. Miller finished with 18 points, followed by Sheyene Turner with 13 and Lacy Huckabee with 12. Also for the Lady […]
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Auburn Week 8 recap
The Auburn women’s team split pair of games last week – a road loss to Tennessee and a home win versus Missouri. The Tigers are now 15-12 overall and 4-10 in conference play. Auburn takes on Mississippi State on Sunday (Mar. 3) to close out the regular season.
Alabama Week 8 recap
The losing streak continues for