The Kyle Opera House
Robert Benjamin Kyle, businessman, was born May 24, 1826, at Leakesville, Rockingham County, N.C.
In 1845, Kyle was engaged as clerk in the dry goods store of J&J Kyle, and in 1846 was taken into co-partnership.
He sold his interest in that business in 1850 and entered the wholesale grocery business under the firm name of Grimes, Kyle and Thornton.
Hokes Bluff welcomes Wagnon and his Lions
Munford (5-1, 4-0) at Hokes Bluff (0-6, 0-4)
Last week’s results: Cleburne Co. 35, Hokes Bluff 7; Munford 36, Alexandria 0
2012 result: Munford 33, Hokes Bluff 15
Series record: Hokes Bluff leads 9-5
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Former Hokes Bluff High football player Will Wagnon visits his alma mater for the Eagles’ Homecoming game tonight (Oct. 11).
Wagnon, however, will be
Conquerors aim to finish strong
Shades Mountain Christian (1-4, 1-4) at Coosa Christian (0-6, 0-6)
Last week’s results: Valley Head 47, Coosa 0; Shades Mountain 21, Southeastern 14
Last meeting: Coosa 13, Shades Mountain 7
Series record: Tied at 1-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
With murderers’ row in the rear view mirror, Coosa Christian High now finds itself facing some winning football games.
The Conquerors started out
Patriots hosting Section
Section (4-2, 2-2) at West End (0-6, 0-4)
Last week’s results:
NSM 41, West End 14; Section 43, Ider 21
Last meeting: Section 28, West End 6
Series record: Tied at 2-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Following season-ending injuries to the starting quarterback and his backup quarterback, West End High is trying to end a winless streak on the shoulders of a
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Local author shares story of adoption
By Donna Thornton
News Editor
Ginger and Denny Sanders kept a drawing done in Sunday School by their son Jamie – adopted from South Korea in 1971 – and now Ginger Sanders is sharing that story, of when Jamie realized that he looked different than his parents.
When asked many years ago in Sunday School to draw his family, Jamie’s drawing
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Teachers, student shave heads to show support
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Bald is beautiful at Gaston School, because it is a sign of the love and support six Gaston faculty members and one special student wanted to show for a teacher battling breast cancer.
After second grade teacher Annette ‘Toni’ Sims was diagnosed in May with breast cancer, her colleagues at Gaston wanted to help. Ag
Gordon Mote returns home for show at Rainbow Presbyterian on Oct. 13
By Laura Ann Tipps
Staff Writer
This Sunday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., Rainbow Presbyterian Church, located at 3220 Rainbow Drive, in Rainbow City, will host a performance by renowned musician Gordon Mote, a pianist, singer, and songwriter.
Mote is a Gadsden native, born completely blind, who got his start playing in local landmarks like The Choice Restaurant, Top O’the