All-area baseball, softball announced
By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor
A pair of senior infielders highlights the Messenger All-Area baseball and softball teams.
Westbrook Christian third baseman Matthew Reaves and Glencoe catcher Jaime McGuire were named Players of the Year for the 2013 season.
A six-year starter at the hot corner, Reaves helped the Warriors finish as the Class 2A state runner-up. In 33 games, he batted a team-high
In & around SEC baseball
SEC Tournament
Review
LSU defeated Vanderbilt, 5-4, in 11 innings last Sunday (May 26) to win the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament championship. The Tigers entered the tournament as the second seed overall, while the Commodores were the top seed. LSU jumped out to 4-2 lead but Vanderbilt tied the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. Neither team scored again
How did Gadsden get started? Part 2
The Vagabond has been asked many times about how Gadsden was started. One of Gadsden early historians and mayors, Charles P. Smith (1863-1929) wrote about the early Gadsden and how it got started. He continues:
“A brief history of Gadsden’s first steamboat in 1845 – The Coosa. She was made in St. Louis and steamed down the Mississippi river to the
For veterans and families, every day is Memorial Day
Earlier this week, we took a day to remember our veterans and fallen heroes who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
We have all heard the famous quote: “Freedom is not free.” And it is good that we take time to remember those who have given their lives so that we can be safe and free.
Since the Civil War, Americans
Graffiti artist in Gadsden
Scape Martinez, graffiti artist and author, will present a series of workshops and events, including a live graffiti painting set, about urban art June 6 through June 8.
He will make special appearances at both the Gadsden Museum of Art and the Gadsden Public Library.
During this visit, Martinez will demonstrate his urban art styles and techniques with the focus on stylistic
Tonya Reid thriving, not just surviving cancer
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
June 2 is National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor and encourage those who are successfully battling cancer of any kind.
Friends of one local cancer survivor will tell you, talk to Tonya Reid, and you’re the one who will be encouraged.
Reid said she found a lump in her breast herself. “I was reading in bed and
Mayor offers good deal on abandoned property
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
As the Gadsden City Council discussed the progress being made in keeping grass cut on lots that have become the city’s responsibility, Mayor Sherman Guyton invited neighboring property owners to make offers – hinting the city is not likely to refuse.
The city has a large number of lots that fall into one of three categories: those the
Summer Enrichment program in 12th year
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The Summer Enrichment Mentoring Program of Gadsden/Etowah County will kick off its 12th year of providing educational enrichment and character-building guidance – free of charge – for young people in the community.
Dr. Gertie Thompson-Lowe, founder and director of the program, said space limits the number of children who can participate to about 100.
Registration is underway now, and
Musical Mondays back at Water Wall
June is going to be jazzy in downtown Gadsden, said Downtown Gadsden Inc. Executive Director Kay Moore, with Musical Mondays at the Water Wall.
On Mondays in June (June 3, 10, 17 and 24, weather permitting) people are cordially invited to share a jazzy lunch time with DJ Buster Porch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Water Wall is located