Southside rolls past Hokes Bluff
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent Hokes Bluff High now knows how it feels to wake a sleeping giant. Thursday night (Aug. 27), the host Eagles held Southside to an opening three-and-out, then drove the field scoring on a Bradley Pruett 3-yard run at the 6:20 mark of the first quarter. That series woke up Southside (1-1). […]
Patriots push past Susan Moore
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter Quarterback Hunter Grant launched his senior year with a memorable performance, propelling West End High to its first season-opening win since 2010. Grant rushed for three touchdowns and passed for three touchdowns, leading the Patriots to a 41-28 triumph over Susan Moore on Thursday night at Larry “Pod” Patterson […]
Etowah County welcomes Kelley
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
On Tuesday, August 25, the Etowah County Courthouse hosted a reception welcoming new Chief Administrative Officer Sherrie Kelley to Etowah County.
The Etowah County Commission unanimously voted to approve a contract with Sherrie Y. Kelley for the Chief Administrative Officer position at the Etowah County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 7.
The position opened after the
Glencoe High School recognized nationally
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
A recent U.S. News and World Report study recognized Glencoe High School as one of the best high schools in the nation.
The school was awarded the National Bronze Award for performing better than is statistically expected for students in Alabama.
Glencoe High’s student population is 39 percent economically disadvantaged. The school’s disadvantaged students outperformed other
Etowah High School is improving
By Kaitlin Fleming
Staff Correspondent
Etowah High School is beginning the new school year with a new principal and the students and faculty are excited for the future possibilities.
Ryan Barkley taught at Glencoe High School for eight years until former Etowah Principal Jeff Colegrove contacted him about an assistant principal position in 2013. Barkley graduated from Etowah in 1999 and
Comfort Care Hospice to kick of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Comfort Care Hospice is hosting a Kickoff Childhood Cancer Awareness Month on September 1.
Aubie, Auburn’s famous tiger mascot, will be at Comfort Care Hospice from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
“We are very pleased he’s coming to help us kick the month off,” said Melissa Saylor, the event’s coordinator.
At 10 a.m., a 1-mile walk will take
The Vagabond – Early iron ore mines in Gadsden Part Two
The Vagabond started a new series last week about the iron ore mines around the Gadsden area and how they got started. There are some surprising histories to be found. Last week’s article was about the mine explosion near Tuscaloosa Avenue.
The region’s early settlers knew the presence of iron ore, coal and limestone in the Gadsden area. John
Pious Bob – At Home with God
God wants us to connect with His eternal kingdom while we are still in the natural world. By sending us His Son Jesus the Christ He is making that connection for all people forevermore. It is hard for us to think eternally.
In Revelations: 212:1-7 we hear in part; “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will
Craig Ford -Time for state leaders to prove that life matters
Last week, Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey wrote an article entitled “Life Matters” in response to the recent Planned Parenthood videos. Like Lt. Gov. Ivey, I am 100 percent pro-life, and was shocked by the videos that came out. Life does matter, and should be treated with dignity and respect at every stage, including before birth.
But Lt. Gov. Ivey’s