Westbrook grad honored
Courtesy of Birmingham Southern College
After a standout career on the diamond and in the classroom over the past four years at Birmingham-Southern College, 2010 Westbrook Christian graduate Jacob Mayfield was recently honored by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame with its inaugural Scholar-Athlete Award.
Mayfield, who will receive a $3,000 scholarship toward his post-graduate work, plans to
Sardis’ Jones signs with Snead State
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter
Sardis High School senior Allie Jones was an eighth-grader when she dedicated herself to becoming a college caliber basketball player.
Jones’ time and effort paid off on April 30 when she signed to play for Snead State Community College in Boaz.
“I always wanted to play college softball, but in
Southside comes up just short in Class 6A state softball finals
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Southside High softball team‘s impressive postseason run ended one run short of the Class 6A state championship on Saturday (May 16) in Montgomery. After battling back through the playback bracket to reach the title game, the Lady Panthers (42-7) posted a 5-4 eight-inning victory over Wetumpka. That was […]
Lady Bulldogs go 0-2 at state softball tournament
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Gaston High made a quick exit in the Class 2A AHSAA state softball tournament on Friday (May 15).
The Lady Bulldogs dropped a 10-0 decision to Goshen, then lost 15-0 to G.W. Long at Lagoon Park in Montgomery.
Goshen25-19-2) took an early 5-0 lead after three innings and was never threatened thereafter. The big hit
Attalla lights historic Alabama Power sign
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
On Friday, May 1, Alabama Power Company employees, Attalla officials and Etowah/Gadsden Chamber members and ambassadors gathered in downtown Attalla for a unique ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting was held for an antique sign, now displayed and lit like it was originally designed. The antique Alabama Power Company sign features
Reed to perform at Third Thursday
The Third Thursday concert series will kick off next week, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. with Delnora Reed.
Delnora is an entertainer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. She has been performing her signature blend of roots, country and folk music across the country since she was a teenager, continuing a long and distinguished family tradition in music. Throughout
Preparing for the Kingdom
Are we prepared to surrender things in our lives in order to obtain a relationship with Christ? It is our path in seeking a relationship that will guide us and support us going forward as we strive to do the Lord’s work in this world. In this we become a part of Christ and reflect His every call.
Upcoming dragon boat races offer fun for all ages
Saturday, Aug. 15 will be a sensational day at the river for anyone who enjoys a family outing packed with team races, music, food, and laughter….free admission for spectators! The dragon boat races begin at 9 a.m. at Riverwalk Park and Boardwalk behind Chili’s following the opening ceremony.
Dragon boat racing is one of the world’s oldest sports, having
DDC to debut original Scottish princess production
The Downtown Dance Conservatory debuts an entirely original and newly written ballet as its 11th annual year end production.
Loosely based on the legend of Lady Catherine Gordon, a Scottish born noble woman during war torn Scotland, the Princess of the Highlands was written by artistic director of the DDC, Linze Rickles McRae. The production takes place for two