Anonymous donors offer tasty way to raise money
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
An anonymous donor whose family has been touched by childhood cancer came up with a unique way to make a donation for research into childhood cancer at Emory University.
This donor pledged that for each gold Frios pop sold by the downtown Gadsden treat shop during the month of September, she would donate 50 cents. Gold
Possible changes in District 2 polls bring opposition
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Some voters in District 2 raised objections to the possibility of consolidating some polling places during the Sept. 3 public hearing.
Etowah County District 2 Commissioner Kenney Tidmore provided information about the consolidation plan and the reasons for it. He said the cost of holding a regular election at the four places to be closed is
Cornerstone Coffee opens in Attalla
By Laura Ann TippsStaff Correspondent Coffee is a family affair For Robert Cole, his wife Tracey and their daughter Kate. Cole has been a part of the coffee world for almost 20 years. When his family lived in the Birmingham area, he used his passion to hold fundraisers for organizations such as churches, Boy […]
ASWA releases Sept. 3 high school football poll
Class 6A
1. Hoover
2. Clay-Chalkville
3. McGill-Toolen
4. Auburn
5. Opelika
6. Tuscaloosa County
7. Florence
8. Carver-Montgomery
9. Mountain Brook
10. Vestavia Hills
Others receiving votes: Bob Jones, Blount, Central-Phenix City, Dothan, Davidson, Fairhope, Oxford, Spain Park, Murphy, Shades Valley.
Class 5A
1. McAdory
2. Spanish Fort
3. Jackson
4. Hartselle
5. Muscle Shoals
6. Homewood
7.
AHSAA releases statement on Walker/Cullman incident
Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese issued the following statement on Sept. 3 concerning the fighting incident following the Walker/Cullman football game on Aug. 30:
“The AHSAA is saddened by the incident that occurred during the Cullman vs. Walker varsity football game and disappointed by the actions of those involved.
“The AHSAA is always disappointed by
Lady Cardinals win Wallace Invitational
The Gadsden State Community College volleyball team kicked of its 2013 season by winning the Wallace State Invitational on Aug. 23-24.
The Lady Cardinals (4-0) came from behind in the finals to defeat St. John’s River (Fla.) Community College, 25-13, 22-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-12.
GSCC opened the tournament with a 25-22, 27-25, 26-24 win over Wallace-Hanceville, followed by a
Titans come up short to Florence
By Matthew Martin/Sports Correspondent The Matt Scott era did not open quite the way Gadsden City would have liked. Florence defeated the Titans, 28-7, in high school football action on Aug. 30 in the season opener for both teams. “We pulled out all the stops and did everything in our power to win this game,” […]
Blue Devils clip Alexandria in Noles’ debut
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Drew Noles unveiled the 2013 edition of Etowah football program in grand fashion last Friday (Aug. 30).
The visiting Blue Devils posted a 14-7 win over Alexandria at Lou Scales Stadium.
“We took some baby steps tonight,” said Noles, who gained his first-ever victory over Alexandria. “We have a young team and we need
Bulldogs bite Randolph County in Morris’ return
In Swane Morris first game back as head coach after a three-year absence, Gaston High opened the 2013 football season with a 27-15 win over Randolph County last Friday (Aug. 30) at GHS.
Senior halfback Braxton Collins was a big factor in the win, rushing for 205 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 17 carries.
Shai Olgles and