Singer Bret Michaels to perform at Center Stage
Bret Michael Sychak is better known by his stage name, Bret Michaels. Michaels will be performing at Center Stage in Rainbow City on December 12.
The show begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets range from $20 for general admission to $50 for the first 20 rows of the concert venue.
Michaels first rose to fame as the lead vocalist
Hardin Center to host Snacks with Santa
You don’t have to wait for Christmas Eve to enjoy cookies and milk with Santa Claus.
Join us for the fifth annual “Snacks With Santa” Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The event is free and sponsored by Downtown Gadsden Inc.
In addition to Santa, the Sugar Plum Fairies of the Downtown Gadsden Dance Conservatory as well as other
Author Amber Nagle to speak at GPL
Amber Lanier Nagle believes that everyone has a keepsake, and every keepsake has a story to tell. It’s the premise of her book, Project Keepsake.
Nagle will be appearing at the Gadsden Public Library on Thursday, December 11 at 5 p.m. to talk about her book, keepsakes, and the art of storytelling. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the
ECBOE annouces Teachers and Support Staff of the Year
The Etowah County Board of Education recently announced its 2014-2015 Teachers of the Year.
The winning teachers include: Carlisle Elementary School, Margaret Sholar; Duck Springs Elementary School, Lisa Harris; Gaston Elementary School, Amanda Duckett; Gaston High School, Gena Nix; Glencoe Elementary School, Leah Smith; Glencoe Middle School, James Stephens; Glencoe High School, Wendy Tinker; Highland Elementary School, Wanda Gilliland; Hokes Bluff
2014 Iron Bowl was one for the ages
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
The 2014 version of the annual blood feud between the University of Alabama and Auburn University is in the record books. Records were set, legends were made and firsts were seen during Alabama’s 55-44 come-from-behind victory on Nov. 29 in Tuscaloosa.
The previous high score in the Iron Bowl came in 1969, a 49-26 Auburn victory.
Auburn quarterback Nick
In & around SEC football
Iron Bowl Recap
Alabama won the highest scoring Iron Bowl in the history of the rivalry, 55-44, over Auburn last Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Auburn led early in the second half, 33-21, but the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns on five consecutive drives to end the game. The Tigers gained 630 yards of offense – the most given up in a
Gaston grad gives back in a big way
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Daryl Ferguson has left his mark at his alma mater.
Literally.
The 2008 Gaston High grad recently donated $15,000 for the renovation of the GHS gymnasium floor, allowing the school’s basketball teams some solid footing for years to come.
As a sign of appreciation, a section of the new floor bears an oversized version of Ferguson’s
Lady Eagles fly past Gaston
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Hannah Evans scored 15 of her game-high 18 points in the second half as Hokes Bluff posted a 49-30 victory over Gaston in girls basketball on Tuesday (Dec. 2) at GHS.
With the Lady Eagles trailing 23-22 midway through the third quarter, Evans’ 3-point basket sparked a 14-2 run that gave the visitors a double-digit advantage
Glencoe players recognized
A pair of Glencoe High football players were nominated for both the Alabama Sports Writers Association and Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Spotlight Offensive/Defensive Player of the Week awards following the Yellow Jackets’ 31-28 Class 3A state semifinal loss to Madison Academy on Nov. 28. Senior quarterback Dylan rushed 16 times for 101 yards […]