Hokes Bluff Lions Club honors veterans
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor
The Modern Woodmen Veteran’s Day Event was held at the Hokes Bluff Lion’s Club on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Rick Vaughn spoke at the event about the issues facing veterans today.
He spoke about the 25,000 veterans that have post-traumatic stress disorder after they return from war.
“I don’t know if you believe in ghosts, but veterans with PTSD are haunted,”
Attalla Senior Center honors veterans
By Jacqueline Chandler/News Correspondent
Attalla Senior Center members celebrated their veterans on Monday (Nov. 10).
Veterans displayed their commendations and medals for the congregate to view, shared stories and enjoyed a brotherhood formed years ago.
Most of the veterans present were in their 80’s but the oldest, Tom Collins, is 92 years old.
Collins, who served in World War II, displayed his Purple Heart,
In & around SEC football
Auburn Week 11 Review Auburn followed up last week’s impressive victory at Ole Miss with a demoralizing home loss to Texas A&M. The Aggies won 41-38 after two Auburn fumbles late in the fourth quarter. Texas A&M led 35-17 at half time but Auburn closed the gap to three points late in the game. The […]
Auburn Week 11 Review
Auburn followed up last week’s impressive victory at Ole Miss with a demoralizing home loss to Texas A&M. The Aggies won 41-38 after two Auburn fumbles late in the fourth quarter. Texas A&M led 35-17 at halftime but Auburn closed the gap to three points late in the game. The Tigers were driving to potentially
Southside’s Love signs with Alabama
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Brock Love raised the bar for the Southside High baseball program on Wednesday (Nov. 12).
The Panther senior signed a baseball scholarship with the University of Alabama, becoming the first SHS player to play for a Southeastern Conference team directly out of high school.
Love, who committed to the Crimson Tide in August, chose Alabama over
TV-24 to co-host Christmas musical
By Jacqueline Chandler/News Correspondent
TV24 and the Oxford Performing Arts Center are joining up to host Celebrating Christmas, a musical special held on Nov. 21 at the Oxford Performing Arts Center.
The jam-packed two-hour show will feature over 200 performers, including headliners The Diamonds. While the original performers are no longer a part of the group, the act remains true
Glencoe’s Stone finalist for state honor
Glencoe High senior quarterback Dylan Stone was a finalist for both the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Offensive/Defensive Player of the Week and Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Spotlight awards for the week of Nov. 7.
Stone finished with 329 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns in the Yellow Jackets’ 56-19 victory over Sylvania. He rushed 14 times
Ford retained as House Minority Leader
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus met on Nov. 6 for its organizational meeting to elect caucus leadership for the next four years.
The caucus retained Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) as Minority Leader and elected Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) as Caucus Chair.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve another term as House Minority Leader,” Ford said. “House
Titans put away Hewitt-Trussville, advance to second round
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Survive and advance is exactly what Gadsden City High accomplished on Friday (Nov. 7). The Titans (9-2) won their first postseason game since 2010 by outlasting Hewitt-Trussville, 54-37, in the first round of the Class 7A state playoffs at GCHS. Gadsden City (9-2) will host Oak Mountain on Friday in the second […]