Blue Devils top Randolph in overtime
By Chris McCarthy/Editor It’s not often at any level of football when you turn the ball over five times and wind up of the top half of the scoreboard. Etowah High shook off three lost fumbles and a pair of interceptions to pull out a 21-20 overtime victory over Class 5A, Region 7 rival Randolph […]
Sardis drops region game to Jacksonville
By Adam Crocker/Sports Correspondent
Sardis High suffered a 41- 20 Class 3A, Region 6 loss against Jacksonville on Friday (Sept. 11) at JHS.
“It should have been a close game, but there were two crucial plays that we needed to execute on, and we didn’t,” said Sardis coach Gene Hill.
The game started out on a positive note for the Lions (1-2, 0-2)
Patriots, Bulldogs, Conquerors lose
West End lost to Cleveland, 51-22, in a Class 2A, Region 7 game last Friday (Sept. 11) in Walnut Grove. The Patriots (1-2, 0-2) were down 45-0 before scoring a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter. Caegan Epperson scored on a 76-yard kickoff return, with Andre Little running for the two-point conversion. Hunter Grant […]
Ford introduces chaplaincy bill
Courtesy of al.com
An Alabama lawmaker is introducing a bill to ensure that chaplaincy programs remain a part of state universities.
Rep. Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, introduced the Rev. Chette Williams bill on Sept. 10.
Named for Auburn University’s football chaplain, the bill would ensure that chaplaincy programs remain a part of state universities and comes just weeks after the Freedom
New DA Willoughby speaks at Gadsden Civitan Club
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
About 20 people attended the Gadsden Civitan Club’s meeting last Wednesday, September 2 at Gadsden State Community College. After attending to club business, Jody Willoughby, Etowah County’s new District Attorney addressed the crowd.
Willoughby used the opportunity to let the club member’s know more about him, and what he hopes to accomplish in his new position.
Gadsden’s Albert Rains to be honored
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Gadsden resident and U.S. Congressman Albert McKinley Rains will be inducted into the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, September 22. The induction will take place during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Club in Birmingham. The public is invited, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, call reservation chair Rebecca Mason at
Gadsden DDC to host Tutu 2K fundraiser
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Downtown Dance Conservatory is holding the second annual Tutu 2K on Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. on Broad Street in downtown Gadsden.
The run will benefit the dance conservatory’s programs and students. The Downtown Dance Conservatory teaches more than 300 students weekly. Students take part in charity events, history projects and other outreach programs.
Fresh start for Gadsden City High
By Kaitlin Fleming Staff Correspondent Gadsden City High School is kicking off this school year with a new principal and some new ideas. Jeff Colegrove graduated from Etowah High School in 1989 and went on to JSU to get his BS and then the University of Alabama for his masters. Colegrove was a baseball coach […]
Craig Ford – Ford introduces legislation to protect school chaplains
College football has finally started back, and it couldn’t have come soon enough! Football is a way of life here in Alabama. Only family and God are more important.
That’s why I was so troubled a few weeks ago when the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent a letter to Auburn University asking them to “abolish the chaplaincy” in