Cardinals’ Fraser to play for JSU
By Chris McCarthy/Editor J’Nae Fraser is not yet ready to head back to desert country. A native of Chandler, Arizona, the Gadsden State sophomore volleyball standout recently signed with Jacksonville State. Fraser had planned on signing with JSU as a freshman in 2014, but due to NCAA Clearinghouse issues wound up playing for Gadsden State […]
Huge defensive stop secures West End victory over Hokes Bluff
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
West End High boys head basketball coach Clint Brannon was a happy man on Monday (Jan. 18) after his Patriots had beaten the Hokes Bluff, 49-46, in the opening round of the Etowah County Schools Basketball Tournament at Gaston.
“This is a huge win for us. Hokes Bluff had beaten us earlier in the season, but we
Sardis breezes past West End in girls county tournament
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Sardis exploded for a 30-point halftime lead and cruised to a 58-30 opening round win in the Etowah County Schools Basketball Tournament on Monday (Jan. 18) at Gaston High.
Sardis coach Josh Wallace seemed happy with his team’s offense in the first half.
“We only have one senior and we play hard every night. The
Area bowling teams to compete at regional tournament
Several local teams qualified for the first-ever Alabama High School Athletic Association regional bowling tournaments this week.
The Gadsden City and Etowah boys and girls and the Southside girls will compete on Thursday and Friday in the North Regional at Leland Lanes in Tuscaloosa. Both Etowah teams won the regular season Region 7 titles. The GCHS boys finished runner-up
Ford files legislation for a vote on state lottery
Alabama House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) filed legislation in Montgomery on Tuesday (Jan. 12) that would allow the people of Alabama to vote on a statewide lottery for education. If approved by voters, the proceeds from the lottery would be used to fund scholarships to Alabama’s two-year and four-year colleges.
“This is the same lottery bill I
Local church leaves scarves for those in need
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
In downtown Gadsden, scarves and gloves are appearing tied to trees and benches. Attached to them with a safety pin is a card that says, “I am not lost!! If you’re stuck out in the cold please take this to help you keep warm.”
On the back of the card are bible verses.
The scarves are
Chamber to host Chairwoman’s Gala
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Etowah /Gadsden Chamber will host its annual meeting and Chairwoman’s Gala on Friday, January 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gadsden Convention Hall.
The annual meeting is speakeasy-themed and will feature dinner catered by The Fish Market. Music will be provided by Ain’t Misbehavin’ – The Arnold Montgomery Band for attendees to dance to
DGI to host ninth annual chili cook-off
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
With the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to warm up with a nice bowl of chili. Downtown Gadsden Inc. invites you to “spice up your Saturday” by attending its annual chili cook-off.
Downtown Gadsden, Inc. will host its ninth annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, February 6. The tasting will begin at 12 p.m.
The
Craig Ford – Alabamians want a lottery, but not a blank check lottery
As droves of Alabamians recently flooded into Tennessee, Georgia and Florida for a chance to win the $1.6 billion Powerball, it’s obvious the people of Alabama want to play the lottery.
People in 44 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands are all allowed to purchase lottery tickets. Alabama is one of just six