Pats will have hands full against Fyffe
West End (0-2, 0-1) at Fyffe (1-1, 1-0)
Last week’s results: Ider 27, West End 18; Fyffe 49, Westbrook 17
2012 result: Fyffe 42, West End 6
Series record: Fyffe 5, West End 1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Despite losing in the first two games of the season, West End coach Randy Hallmark sees good things about his football team.
“We’re improving,” he said. “Against
Bulldogs need to avoid mistakes against Section
Last week’s results: Sand Rock 21, Gaston 14; Section 28, NSM 22
2012 result: Section 21, Gaston 14
Series record: Gaston 6, Section 4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve.
And if frogs had wings and all that stuff.
That’s the way Gaston High football coach Swane Morris feels this week after losing a heartbreaker to Sand
JSU renews in-state rivalry with North Alabama Lions
By Matthew Martin/Sports Correspondent
Jacksonville State’s Burgess-Snow Field will host an old-school game of sorts this weekend.
The Gamecocks host North Alabama on Saturday, renewing an old rivalry that dates back to when JSU was a Division II program, as a conference rival with the Lions as a member of the Gulf South Conference.
“I think that anyone from this area, or went
Not supporting Medicaid a disservice to taxpayers
One of the signs that our economy is still struggling to recover is the fact that over the past five years, Medicaid enrollment in Alabama has increased more than 20 percent. It means that more and more Alabamians are struggling to meet their basic needs.
Last year, 52 percent of the babies born in Alabama were born under care paid for
Alabama Power Company’s Gadsden Steam Plant 100th anniversary, Part 2
For the next few weeks, the Messenger and The Vagabond are partnering with Alabama Power Company for the 100th anniversary of the Gadsden steam plant. The Vagabond has contacted Alabama’s famous historian, Leah Rawls Atkins, for her expert information. Leah wrote a comprehensive book on Alabama Power Company a few years ago called Developed for the Service of Alabama – the
Friends, family bring in harvest at vineyard
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote that “wine is bottled poetry.” If his words are true the volunteered hands of family and friends began crafting verses for future bottles in Hokes Bluff, on harvest day at the vineyard of Maraella Winery.
Maraella Winery produces Cabernet Sauvignon, muscadine and other wines, sparkling grape juice and jellies, offered for sale in
Cherry Creek Village recognizes veterans
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
When Cherry Creek Village Assistant Executive Director Barbara Pavey welcomed two new residents at the Attalla retirement village, she discovered both has served their country in World War II.
That led her to investigate how many other residents were veterans from that “greatest generation.”
Pavey found 11 residents who served in the military and six who served during World
Administrators train to run, hide, fight
Etowah County school administrators continued their education in an effort to help keep their students, faculty and staff safe.
The principals learned how to implement a new safety tool titled, “Run, Hide, Fight.” The techniques taught would be used in case of an active shooter inside the school.
According to the Alabama Department of Homeland Security website when making a decision during
GRMC receives stroke certification from Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized Gadsden Regional Medical Center with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organization’s dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients. Gadsden Regional’s Primary Stroke Center Certification has demonstrated that the program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term