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Cheek out as Sardis coach

By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter

The most successful varsity boys basketball coach in modern Sardis High School history won’t be back on the bench for the 2014-15 season.

Sardis principal Wendy Gibbs has relieved Tracy Cheek of his duties following 12 seasons at the helm of the Lions.

Cheek’s teams compiled a 187-152 record and posted nine winning seasons. His 2005-06 squad

In & around SEC baseball

SEC Tournament Review

The LSU Tigers won their 11th SEC Tournament championship after defeating Florida, 2-0, in the championship game on Sunday (May 26). The Gators won the regular sea-son conference title but failed to generate any offense in the championship game last Sunday. Both the Gators and Tigers earned No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament and will host a

Classifieds for the week of May 30 – June 5, 2014

 AUCTIONS

Preview Saturday June 7th, 8AM – 10AM

Auction begins Sat. June 7th – 10AM

220 Locust Street, Downtown Gadsden, Located Between Intersection of 3rd and 2nd Streets.

Most Items To Be Sold Absolute

Store Fixtures, Cash Registers, Furniture, Lamps, Stainless Steel Jenn-Aire Appliances, Building Materials.

Light Fixtures, Garage Door, Quilts, Household

Legal notices for the week of May 30 – June 5, 2014

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Arkeida R. Norman, a married person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Gadsden Mortgage, dated July 21, 2008, said mortgage recorded

Mary Harrison Lister, founder of the Etowah Historical Society. Part III

The Vagabond recently visited the State Archives in Montgomery, where he found several photos of Etowah Historical Society founder Mary Harrison Lister. The following is a continuation of a book written by Elbert L. Watson about Mary Harrison Lister:

“We all know that the Etowah County Historical Society is here because Mary Harrison Lister was determined that such an organization should exist.

A Day of Remembrance

John 15:13 reads, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Thousands of men and women in the United States Armed Forces have not only given their life for their friends, but for all of us. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those men and women who lost their lives for

Ready, set, get wet at Glencoe splash pad

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Kids got a one-day shot at trying out the new splash pad at Glencoe City Park during Glencoe’s recent Celebration in the Park, but starting today (May 30), they can find relief from the heat and summer fun every day.

Glencoe Administrative Clerk Sonya Wilson said the splash pad will open for the summer season today. Monday through

Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell

Chicken Pot Pie and Lime Pound Cake

What is any better than a homemade chicken pot pie? This dish reminds me so much of my brother-in-law, June (J.L.) Bedwell of Southside. I carried this chicken pot pie and cake to him for his dinner one evening. I have so many fond memories of good food and good times at Jackie and

Etowah deputies Williams, Dillard receive honors for performance

Two Etowah County Sheriff’s Office deputies are being recognized for their outstanding performance, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

Enforcement Sgt. Paul Williams, Jr., has received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from local VFW Post 2760. 

Since 1997, Sgt. Williams has been a committed public servant to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office.

Williams has served in number of positions at the