The Vagabond -The Smiths of Hokes Bluff – A rich local heritage continues
The Vagabond recently spoke with John Smith of Hokes Bluff. John works for Byers Engineering Company as a quality control inspector of telecommunications contractors who design jobs for AT&T. He had studied Environmental Science at Auburn University. John comes from great heritage going back to the Civil War. His great-great-great grandfather, Joshua T. Smith, was […]
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In & around SEC baseball
Four teams from the Southeastern Conference advanced to the NCAA College Baseball World Series next week in Omaha, Neb. The College World Series features eight teams in all, including SEC members LSU, Arkansas, Florida and defending national champion Vanderbilt.
Other members of the field include Cal State Fullerton, Virginia, Texas Christian and Miami (Fla.).
In the Super Regionals, LSU
Southside’s Graves rakes in ASWA softball honors
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Southside High’s Claire Graves ended her prep softball career with the Triple Crown in postseason honors. On releasing its 2015 All-State softball teams last week, the Alabama Sports Writers Association selected the senior pitcher as the Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year and first team pitcher in Class 6A. Graves, […]
Locals make ASWA All-State baseball teams
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Several area players made the Alabama Sports Writers Association 2015 All-State high school baseball teams released last week. The lone first-team selection was Etowah senior Dustin Robinson at Class 5A second base. Robinson, who also pitched, helped the Blue Devils post a 28-11 record, win the Area 13 title and make it […]
Gadsden to hold free and cheap summer events
By Sarrah Peters News Editor Summer has arrived. Kids are out of school, and the weather is nice. Getting out and about is the best thing to do, but that can be hard on your wallet. Gadsden and the surrounding areas are hosting many free or cheap events to keep you and your family busy. […]
GRMC awards scholarships
Two local students have received college scholarships thanks to a program funded by the Gadsden Regional Medical Center volunteers.
2015 Gadsden City High School graduate Brandon Matthews was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Snead State Community College, where he will begin classes in the fall.
While at Gadsden City, Matthews maintained a 3.96 grade point average, served as captain
Habitat for Humanity to host Blitz Build
On Monday, June 8, Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity will participate in the Home Builders Blitz 2015. A home will be constructed at 2111 Calhoun Drive in E. Gadsden for the Alegria family of five. It will be completed by the end of the following week.
Home Builders Blitz is a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the building industry