Oxford edges Lady Lions
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
What appeared to be a blowout turned into a nail biter on Monday in Glencoe.
Trailing by as many as 14 points against Class 6A Oxford midway through the second quarter, Sardis battled back to draw within 36-35 with just over four minutes remaining in the game.
The Lady Lions (6-10, 1-2) couldn’t get any closer,
Local trio named finalists for Back/Lineman of the Year awards
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Paul Beaudry/For ASWA A trio of local high school football players just received a belated Christmas gift. Southside High’s Dantley Coker and Tyler Carr and Coosa Christian’s Ben Mills were selected as finalists for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2013 Back/Lineman of the Year awards. Winners in each class – as well […]
Old Stone Fort, Tenn. and its connection with Gadsden
This week the Vagabond is in Manchester, Tenn., for Christmas to see family and decided to go by the Stone Fort Archaelogical Park.
Believe or not there is a connection between Stone Fort Archaelogical Park and a shelter hole on the side of the Noccalula Falls gorge wall.
This deep hole afforded protection from anyone. All a person had to do was
The Reason for the Season
Christmas is a special time of year for so many reasons.
Most importantly, it is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is truly the reason for the season, and every day I am grateful for the miracle of His birth and the salvation that He has given us.
Christmas is also
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In & Around the SEC – Bowl Predictions
Saturday, Dec. 28
New Era Pinstripe Bowl
Rutgers (6-6) vs. Notre Dame (8-4). The Fighting Irish are a year removed from a national title game appearance but could not maintain their success from a season ago. Losses to Michigan and Pittsburgh were disappointing, although the Irish did defeat big 10 champion Michigan State. For Rutgers, this is their last
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
When I think of New Year’s Eve, I think of all the wonderful appetizers that I have loved to prepare through the years. My two favorites are a Pineapple Cheese Ball and Sausage Balls.
Pineapple Cheese Ball
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups finely chopped pecans (use food processor)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 (8 1/4 -ounce) can crushed
Kim Nails notches 500th career victory
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Girls basketball coach Kim Nails recently passed the 500-win milestone for her career, which encompasses coaching at Gadsden High, Gadsden State and most recently, Southside High.
“It’s for my whole career, counting Gadsden State,” the 1984 Glencoe High graduate said. “It just means I’ve been at it for a whole lot of years.”
Nails’ career