Southern Rock Cares to host poker run, concert
By Sarrah Peters News Editor Southern Rock Cares Cancer Charity will host a fundraising event on Saturday, April 29 at Convention Hall in Gadsden. The event will feature music, a shrimp boil, a poker run and auctions. The event will begin at 12 p.m. and last until 12 a.m. All of the money raised goes […]
GCHS hosts Etowah County Special Olympics
By Sarrah Peters News Editor On Friday, April 21, Gadsden City High School hosted the Etowah County Special Olympics. At 9 a.m., players took to the field for the opening ceremony. To fit the “There is a Superhero in All of Us” theme, students wore superhero themed clothing and carried superhero themed signs. The Etowah […]
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Legal notices for the week of April 28 – May 5, 2017
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In & around SEC baseball
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 6 Review The Tigers won a pivotal home series against West Division foe Arkansas last weekend. Auburn dominated the first game, 15-2, behind three hits and four RBI from third baseman Josh Anthony. The Razorbacks won the second game, 7-3, and Auburn won the series finale, 11-6, due to […]
Southside ranked in final ASWA softball poll
Released April 27 Class 7A 1. Sparkman 2. Spain Park 3. Buckhorn 4. Fairhope 5. Baker 6. Vestavia Hills 7. Thompson 8. James Clemens 9. Huntsville 10. Tuscaloosa County Class 6A 1. Daphne 2. Oxford 3. Gardendale 4. Helena 5. Saraland 6. Hazel Green 7. Chelsea 8. Austin 9. Southside 10. Northview Class 5A 1. […]
Westbrook handles Fyffe, moves to second round
By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor A 1-8 start to the season is officially in the rearview mirror for the Westbrook Christian baseball team. Following a 10-0, 0-1 split in the best-of-three first round series against Fyffe last Friday (Apr. 21), the Warriors (18-15) used a solid pitching effort from Cullen Stafford and potent offense to post […]
Blue Devils sweep Cleburne County, Lee-Huntsville up next
By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Etowah High made short work of Cleburne County on Friday (Apr. 21). The No. 4 Blue Devils (27-6) advanced to the second round of the Class 5A state baseball playoffs following a 5-0, 10-1 series sweep in Attalla. Etowah visits Lee-Huntsville on Friday (Apr. 28) for a best-of-three second-round series. Both […]
Eagles sweep Priceville, face Sardis in second round
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The top-ranked Hokes Bluff Eagles advanced to the second round two of the AHSAA Class 4A state baseball playoffs with a two-game sweep of visiting Priceville on Friday (Apr. 21). The Eagles (21-12) will travel to Etowah County neighbor Sardis for a best-of-three series this Friday (Apr. 28). Against Priceville, Hokes […]