Authors unveiled: Thompson students write book
With the help of Sarrell Dental of Attalla and the NFL Players Alumni Association, Thompson Elementary third, fourth and fifth grade students got to see the published product of labors that began last fall. The students worked together to write and illustrate a book, “Dr. Marlo goes Pro,” about Sarrell Dental’s mascot. Students said they had to develop the plot,
The Neighborhood Scoop by Dr. Cynthia L. Toles
Our hats are off to George W. Floyd Elementary School!
When devastation comes in one’s life, family, town, community or state, sharing becomes an essential part of the love we can give to others.
Our area and many others throughout Alabama have been destroyed by deadly tornadoes.
As a community, we can only be thankful and blessed that our lives and homes have
Hokes Bluff mourns loss of Mayor Gary W. Reeves
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The Hokes Bluff community lost a dedicated public servant on May 26, with the passing of Hokes Bluff Mayor Gary W. Reeves.
Reeves was serving his second term as mayor, after his initial election in 2008.
Reeves was a lifelong resident of Hokes Bluff, had retired from Alabama Power Company after 33 years of service, and served on the
City to review changes to smoking ban
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Conquerors hires Touart as football coach
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Jason Touart has never been a high school football coach – in any capacity.
However, his corporate experience has taught Touart a lot of fundamentals, such as planning, organization and how to work with people.
Those qualities drew Coosa Christian High toward hiring Touart as the newest coach.
“He comes from a coaching family, so we know he knows his
In & around SEC baseball
Auburn Week 10 Review
Sunny Golloway’s first season as Auburn’s manager ended in disappointing fashion. The Tigers were swept and dominated by LSU and missed the SEC Tournament. Auburn finished the year last in the SEC West Division with a record of 28-28 overall and 10-20 in league play.
Alabama Week 10 Review
The Crimson Tide once led the SEC West but finished
Westbrook’s Rowe will play tennis at BSC
By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor
Charley Rowe’s decision to focus on tennis as his primary high school sport proved to be a wise one.
On May 14, the Westbrook Christian senior signed a letter of intent to with Birmingham Southern College.
Rowe put together a great run in the Class 1A-3A state tournament last month, winning three straight matches before falling in the No.
Southside’s Edge signs with Darton
By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor
Lee Edge is headed to the Peach State.
The Southside High senior signed a wrestling scholarship to Darton State College in Albany, Ga. on May 16.
Competing in the 195-pound weight classification this season, Edge posted a 34-11 record. He finished second in the Class 5A North Sectional Tournament in 2014 and helped Southside finish as runnerup in both
Etowah trio signs JUCO scholarships
By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor
Good things came in threes on May 14 in Attalla, as a trio of Etowah High seniors agreed to play baseball at the next level.
Chris Steele (Wallace State-Hanceville), Tanner Putnam (Southern Union) and Caleb Ledbetter (Lawson State) signed junior college scholarships on May 14.
The above players helped the Blue Devils to a 22-14 record and berth in