Dixon takes the helm for Lady Cardinals
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent
It’s going to be a season of firsts for Marty Dixon.
He’s never coached girls basketball before and he’s never coached at the junior college level until now.
“I’ve coached boys basketball and I’ve coached girls in different sports,” the Gadsden State’s first-year women’s basketball coach said. “It’s a little bit of a different thing
In & around SEC football
Alabama Week 10 Review
Behind a dominant rushing performance from Derrick Henry, the Crimson Tide rolled over LSU, 30-16, last Saturday (Nov. 7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Henry was overshadowed by LSU’s Leonard Fournette coming into the game but it was Henry that stole the show with 210 yards on 38 carries and three touchdowns. Kicker Adam Griffith made all three
Local runners win cross country sectionals, qualify for state meet
Southside High senior Hunter Nails and Westbrook Christian freshman Mary Reid Goodwin both took first place in the sectional cross country qualifying runs on Nov. 5 in Scottsboro. Both runners will compete in the AHSAA state cross country meet this Saturday (Nov. 14) in Moulton. Nails posted a winning time of 16:22.01 in Class 6A, […]
Etowah’s season ends with overtime loss to Parker
By Chris McCarthy/Editor An impressive workhorse effort from Stacy Williams on Nov. 6 wasn’t quite enough to carry Etowah High to its first postseason victory in four years. The senior running back’s 232-yard, three-touchdown effort on 31 carries went for naught as the Blue Devils lost to A.H. Parker, 27-21, in overtime in the first […]
Patriot’s Association inducts veterans into Hall of Honor
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association’s Hall of Honor luncheon was held on Wednesday, November 4 at Convention Hall. The association honored 11 veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to the community. The event was catered by the Bridal Garden.
Before the honorees were inducted into the Hall of Honor, the Gadsden City High School Jr. ROTC posted
Gadsden City Council approves feral cat program
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
At the Gadsden City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, a new program was unanimously passed for the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center.
“We’ve been looking at ways to decrease overpopulation in the area,” said Lisa Brackett, Shelter Manager.
The program focuses on feral cats. The cats will be humanely trapped, taken to be
GPL to host Once Upon a Prom
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
On Thursday, November 12, the Gadsden Public Library will host Once Upon a Prom at Gadsden Convention Hall from 6 to 9 p.m.
The 80’s-themed dance will include a night of dancing, music and food.
“It’s an opportunity for adults to dress up and go to the prom, especially for those that didn’t go to
Ford endorses O’Malley for president
Alabama House Minority Leader, Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden), announced on Friday (Nov. 6) that he is endorsing Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
“I listened to all the presidential candidates, and Martin O’Malley was the only one not just talking about creating jobs and improving education, but who has actually accomplished
The VagabondStrange happenings around Etowah County – Part V
The Vagabond has placed together several strange happenings in Etowah County. We have discussed such things as a Bigfoot roaming here locally and 12-foot giants found buried in Whorton’s Bend. The Vagabond actually has witnessed some of these strange happenings, including sightings of UFOs and aliens.
Earlier in the series we discussed Bigfoot sightings around the area. This week