Conquerors smash Skyline in opening round of state baseball playoffs
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Coosa Christian exploded for 21 runs while allowing none in a 10-0, 11-0 doubleheader sweep of Sklyine on Thursday (Apr. 21) in the opening round of the Class 1A state baseball playoffs in Gadsden. “It was those types of games that everything came together – hitting, pitching and defense,” said Coosa […]
Students make Gadsden City Hall a classroom
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
More than a dozen Gadsden City High School students participated in the Coosa Valley YMCA’s annual Youth in Government Municipal Day on Tuesday, April 19.
The YMCA of Coosa Valley’s Youth in Government program “gives youth the opportunity to learn firsthand about government and civic issues by taking an active role in the democratic process.”
The
Noccalula Falls to host Earth Day cleanup
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
To celebrate Earth Day, Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a cleanup day at Noccalula Falls Park.
Although Earth Day is today, April 22, the cleanup day will take place tomorrow, Saturday, April 23. Volunteers will gather at 8 a.m. at the Noccalula Falls Wedding Chapel to begin. Drinks and snacks will be provided for
All-Messenger basketball team announced
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
A pair of Titans and a veteran Warrior highlights the 2015-16 All-Messenger high school basketball team.
After breaking virtually every school scoring record and leading his team to the Northeast Regional Tournament finals, Gadsden City senior guard Kalin Johnson was far and away the top choice for boys’ Player of the Year.
The decision was
Gadsden State to host Non-profit Day
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Gadsden State Community College is hosting Nonprofit Day on Tuesday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the One Stop Center on the East Broad Street campus in Gadsden.
The event is part of GSCC’s celebration of National Community College Month.
“Gadsden State is a firm believer in the word ‘community’ and has always
Craig Ford – The case for impeachment
I’m not a lawyer, but I believe it’s important for those of us calling for the governor’s impeachment to make our case to the public and the state legislature.
The first point being that the governor doesn’t have to break the law to be impeached. Impeachment is about whether he is fit to continue in office, regardless of whether
In & around SEC baseball
Auburn Week 5 Review
At the halfway point of its Southeastern Conference schedule, Auburn finally picked up its first SEC series win. The Tigers edged past Tennessee 2-0 and 7-6 in the final two games of the series to improve to 18-19 overall and 5-10 in conference. The victories over the Vols provided new life for Auburn moving forward,
Pious Bob – The Strategy of Refuge
David moved from doing things his way to doing things God’s way. He says in Psalm 5: “But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover them with
Area teams ranked in April 21 ASWA baseball, softball polls
BASEBALL
CLASS 7A
1. Sparkman
2. Vestavia Hills
3. Auburn
4. Central-Phenix City
5. Smiths Station
6. Bob Jones
7. Hoover
8. Theodore
9. Hewitt-Trussville
10. McGill-Toolen
CLASS 6A
1. Cullman
2. Hartselle
3. Decatur
4. Florence
5. Southside
6. Muscle Shoals
7. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
8. Oxford
9. Opelika
10. Robertsdale
CLASS 5A
1. Russellville
2. Helena
3. Faith