House Minority Leader Craig Ford responds to allegations against Bentley:
“When the Republicans took over the state government, they promised they were going to be the party of ethics; that they would lead us like Moses to the Promised Land. They made promises that they simply have not kept, and I hope the people of Alabama will remember that.
“No one rejoices in the downfall of another person. Accusations
House Democrats respond to allegations, call for investigation
“We are deeply troubled by the allegations that have surfaced over the past several days regarding Governor Bentley and our state law enforcement agency, ALEA,” said House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden). “While the governor’s personal affairs are personal business, the duties of the Office of the Governor are the people’s business.
“We hope the Attorney General’s office will
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GCHS duo finalists for ASWA award
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
A pair of local players are officially among the cream of the crop in high school basketball across the state.
Gadsden City High guards Kalin Johnson and Haley Troup were among 42 student-athletes recently selected by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as finalists for 2015-16 Player of the Year honors.
The players will be recognized at a
Freeman sharp as Etowah trims Titans
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Etowah High used a stellar pitching performance by Devin Freeman to out-distance Gadsden City, 10-2, in high school baseball action on Wednesday (Mar. 25) at the Gadsden Sports Complex
Etowah head coach Larry Foster was pleased with his pitcher’s performance.
“Devin has been a good pitcher for us all season. Gadsden City beat us earlier
Area teams ranked in March 24 ASWA baseball, softball polls
BASEBALL
CLASS 7A
1. Sparkman
2. Vestavia Hills
3. Auburn
4. Hoover
5. Bob Jones
6. McGill-Toolen
7. Mountain Brook
8. Central-Phenix City
9. Smiths Station
10. Theodore
CLASS 6A
1. Florence
2. Hartselle
3. Cullman
4. Muscle Shoals
5. Spanish Fort
6. Opelika
7. Decatur
8. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
9. Northview
10. Oxford
CLASS 5A
1. Russellville
2. Charles Henderson
In & around SEC basketball
NCAA Tournament Review
After one weekend of the NCAA Tournament, the Southeastern Conference was almost entirely eliminated from the field. Vanderbilt lost in blowout fashion to Wichita State, and the Commodores failed to reach the field of 64. Kentucky and Texas A&M both won opening round games against Stony Brook and Green Bay, respectively.
In the round of 32, Indiana
Panthers open area play with win over Albertville
By Shannon J. Allen
Sand Mountain Reporter
A seven-run outburst in the top of the sixth inning propelled Southside High to a 9-2 triumph over Albertville in the Class 6A, Area 13 baseball opener for both squads on Tuesday (Mar. 22) at AHS.
Trailing 1-0, the Aggies gained the momentum in the top of the fourth when starting pitcher Nathan Fortner tagged out
Cardinals’ Brown named ACCC Pitcher of the Week
Gadsden State sophomore Karlee Brown was named the Alabama Community College Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for March 14-20. Brown pitched three complete games for an earned run average of 0.36 while helping the Lady Cardinals go 3-0. She struck out eight batters while only allowing four walks. Brown currently owns a 16-8 record.