The Community Spotlight: Hubert Owen
By Wendy Hood, Staff Correspondent Gadsden resident Hubert Owen was born in Birmingham in 1923 to Charles and Sadie Owen. “I’ve been very fortunate all my life,” said Owen. “God had been good to me, better than I deserve.” At 93 years old, Hubert Owen has a smile that lights up the room. He has […]
Classified for the week of Dec. 9 – 16, 2016
SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE Gadsden State Community College Wallace Drive Campus 256-439-6831 Misc. Items for sale. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS-WHERE IS”. Items are located on Wallace Drive Campus, Gadsden, Al. Bid packets available December 4, 2016 at the One Stop Business Office on the East Broad Campus. SEALED BID OPENING DATE Tuesday December 6, […]
Legals for the week of Dec. 9 – 16, 2016
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by ROBERT SIMONS, an unmarried man, and JOSHUA ROBERTS, an unmarried man to Buddy W. Patterson, dated March 6, 2014, and recorded in Doc. No.: 3398987 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah […]
In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick SEC Championship Review Alabama captured its fifth SEC championship in the last eight seasons in dominating fashion last Saturday (Dec. 3). Florida jumped out to an early 7-0 lead but the Crimson Tide controlled the rest of the game en route to a 54-16 victory. In the first half, Alabama’s defense and […]
Area basketball teams ranked in ASWA poll
BOYS CLASS 7A 1. Mountain Brook 2. Lee-Montgomery 3. Smiths Station 4. Hoover 5. McGill-Toolen 6. Spain Park 7. Sparkman 8. Auburn 9. Murphy 10. James Clemens CLASS 6A 1. Pelham 2. Austin 3. Daphne 4. Hueytown 5. Carver-Montgomery 6. Spanish Fort 7. LeFlore 8. Sidney Lanier 9. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 10. Clay-Chalkville CLASS 5A 1. Jemison-Huntsville […]
Westbrook’s Self signs with UAH
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Tyler Self’s prowess on the baseball field and in the classroom has propelled him to the Rocket City. Last Wednesday (Dec. 7), the Westbrook Christian senior signed a baseball scholarship with the University of Alabama at Huntsville. In 67 innings on the mound this past season, Self went 11-1 with 72 strikeouts […]
Gadsden City’s Day, Minton sign with Birmingham Southern
By Chris McCarthy/Editor A pair of Gadsden City High student-athletes will test their academic and athletic capabilities in the Magic City next year. Seniors Ella Day and David Minton received four-year President Scholarships from Birmingham Southern and will participate in softball and baseball, respectively. Last season, Day batted .445 with 61 hits, 18 doubles, four […]
Coosa’s Hampton signs with UAH
By Chris McCarthy/Editor A 10-year old dream came true for Alaina Hampton on Dec. 1 when the Coosa Christian senior signed a softball scholarship with the University of Alabama at Huntsville. “I’ve been playing softball since I was in fourth grade, and I always wanted to play in college,” she said. “Growing up, you’re going […]
Lady Titans take down Hewitt-Trussville in triple OT
By Chris McCarthy/Editor The third time was the charm for the Gadsden City High girls basketball team on Tuesday (Dec. 6). Facing Hewitt-Trussville in their Class 7A, Area 7 opener, the Lady Titans posted a 65-61 victory after battling tooth and nail through regulation and three overtime periods. The outcome was finally decided in the […]