Panthers face Briarwood in quarterfinals
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Briarwood Christian High’s baseball team may not be ranked by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, but don’t let that fool you.
“They’ve been overlooked because they play in Birmingham, and it’s tough to win there,” Southside coach Blake Bone said. “They’ve got a quality team that can sneak up and bite you.”
That is what happened last weekend, when
In & around SEC baseball
Auburn Week 7 Review
The Tigers won their biggest series of the season last weekend in Fayetteville over the Arkansas Razorbacks. Auburn defeated the Hogs, 2-1, in the opener in a pitcher’s duel. Tiger pitcher Dillon Ortman tossed 8 1/3 innings and only allowed one run on six hits. Due to bad weather, the teams played a doubleheader on Saturday, with
Sardis’ Tarvin signs with Gamecocks
By Shannon J. Allen/ Sand Mountain Reporter
Sardis High School senior Selena Tarvin signed a track scholarship with Jacksonville State University on Apr. 11.
The Gamecocks are an NCAA Division I program and members of the Ohio Valley Conference.
In addition to track, Tarvin cheers and competes in basketball and cross country for the Lady Lions. She also participates in all-star cheerleading at
Classifieds for the week of May 2 – May 8, 2014
CASINO TRIP
May 2, 3 & 4th trip to Tunica Mississippi Resorts, 2 nights, 3 days and $40 play for 2 casinos with 3 meals provided. $85.00 per person. 256-452-5853
AUCTIONS
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 a.m. Lots of municipal vehicles. Online bidding for select items. Fowler Auction in Toney,
Legal notices for the week of May 2 – May 8, 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 Michael Todd Baker, an umarried person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, dated November 29, 2004, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge
Powdered alcohol should be outlawed in Alabama
Earlier this month, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau briefly granted approval to a new powdered form of alcohol. A couple of weeks later, the agency withdrew its approval, saying it was given in error.
The incident brought powdered alcohol to the national media’s attention, as well as the attention of many parents and addiction experts. I believe Alabama
Jack Daniels Distillery once located in Gadsden
Known for its square bottles and black label, Jack Daniel’s is a brand of Tennessee whiskey that is among the world’s best-selling liquors.
Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel was born in September 1850, although seemingly no one knows the exact date because the birth records were destroyed in a courthouse fire.
If the 1850 date is correct, he might have become a licensed
Gadsden Civitans honors first Hometown Hero
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
All honors are appreciated, but for Chip Rowan – the first recipient of the Gadsden Civitans’ Hometown Hero award – it was especially special.
Rowan, who teaches special education at Litchfield Middle School, told members of the Civitans club that when he was in high school, he was president of the Litchfield High School Junior Civitans, and became
Smith’s Institute bore brunt of storm
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
As cleanup continues in the Smith’s Institute area, the United Way has information on how people can help.
A donation management center is open at The Future Home of Free Life Church at 255 Main Street, just off U.S. 431 across from Sand Mountain Drive-in. The site will accept donations between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Items