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Yellow Jackets come up short in 3A semifinals

By Chris McCarthy/Editor Glencoe High went toe to toe with the two-time defending state champions on Nov. 28 at Wilson-Darnell Field, but ultimately Madison Academy put the brakes on the Yellow Jackets’ undefeated season. Nathan Geis’ 32-yard field goal with 9.7 seconds left gave the top-ranked Mustangs a 31-28 victory in the Class 3A semifinals […]

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The water pipe wars and another Etowah County General Forrest incident

  Congratulations to Catherine Threadrell Nichols for the 2014 Greatest Achievement Award from the Etowah Historical Society for her research into the Water Pipe Wars of Etowah County. The following is her work.

Over the last 20 or so years I have asked as many people as I could about the alleged water pipe war. Was it just a rumor

Protecting democracy, our American birthright

There are many things about this country that make us great – our economy, our military and our people, to name a few. But perhaps our greatest accomplishment has been democracy. Democracy is our most precious and cherished blessing, and it is the foundation of our freedom.

Before America, kings with absolute power ruled nations. While there are still

In Search of the Living Water

In the Gospel of John 7:37-52, Jesus tells us in part, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” 

St. John’s explanation of these words of Jesus is, “Now he said this about the

Two locals celebrate memorable birthdays

 By Sarrah Peters News Editor Two Etowah County residents celebrated birthdays last week, but they weren’t your average birthdays.  Helen Ligon turned 100 on Monday, Nov. 24, and J.T Wallace turned 102 the same week. While growing up, Ligon walked to and from the one-room school in “rain, snow or shine.” The building did not […]

In & around SEC football

Alabama Week 13 Review

The Crimson Tide defeated Western Carolina, 48-14, in a tune-up game for this week’s Iron Bowl. Alabama started off a little sluggish but quickly regrouped and dominated the game. Blake Sims threw for 222 yards and two scores, while receiver Chris Black caught six passes for 101 yards. The Tide improved to 10-1 overall. Under Nick

Consumers prepare for Black Friday sales

 Jacqueline Chandler

Messenger Correspondent

It’s that time of year again when thousands of consumers take to the streets looking for bargains on their holiday purchases. Black Friday was considered the single most profitable shopping day of the year, however now sales begin early and end later, making this an even more profitable time for retail giants. 

The extension of sales also