Lady Conquerors edge Appalachian in area tournament championship
Coosa Christian defeated Appalachian, 7-6, in the championship game of the Class 1A, Area 12 Tournament on May 3 at AHS. The Lady Conquerors (12-11) qualified for the Class 1A North Central Regional Tournament this weekend in Tuscaloosa. Coosa will face Addison on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Coosa opened the area tournament with a 16-2 […]
Sardis wins area softball title
Courtesy of Sand Mountain Reporter The Sardis High varsity softball team (27-14) defeated North Jackson, 7-4, in the championship game of the Class 4A, Area 13 softball tournament on May 3 in Sardis City. It was the program’s third consecutive area tournament title. The Lady Lions will compete in the North Regional Tournament starting Thursday […]
Southside, Hokes Bluff, West End finish second at area softball tournaments
Southside lost to Oxford, 9-2, in the Class 6A, Area 13 Tournament championship game on May 4 at OHS. The Lady Panthers (28-16) qualified for the Class 6A North Regional Tournament this weekend in Huntsville. Southside plays Cullman on Thursday (May 11) at 1:30 p.m. Hokes Bluff fell to White Plains, 9-0, in the Class […]
Blue Devils fall to Russellville in 5A third round
Courtesy of Florence Times-Daily Etowah was limited to one run and six hits over two games as the Blue Devils were swept by defending state champion Russellville, 3-0 and 5-1, in the Class 5A baseball state quarterfinals last Saturday (May 6). In game 1, the Golden Tigers (34-9) scored four runs in the top of […]
Hokes Bluff swept by Haleyville in state baseball quarterfinals
Courtesy of Florence Tines-Daily The Hokes Bluff High School baseball team’s season came to an end last Saturday (May 6), as the top-ranked Eagles (23-7) suffered a sweep at the hands of Haleyville in the Class 4A state quarterfinals. Hokes Bluff lost the opener by a score of 2-1 and fell 15-1 in five innings […]
Moving Wall arrives in Gadsden next week
By Sarrah Peters News Editor On Thursday, May 11 “The Moving Wall” will arrive in Gadsden. It will be on display outside Gadsden Convention Hall until May 15. You can visit the wall from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., but it will be guarded 24 hours a day. Veterans that are sensitive to crowds and […]
Glencoe to host 15th annual Celebration in the Park
By Sarrah Peters News Editor Glencoe will host its 15th annual “Celebration in the Park” on Saturday, May 13from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Glencoe City Park on Lay Avenue. The Celebration in the Park started as a way to give back to its citizens. The city decided to also use the opportunity to […]
Gadsden Museum of Art opens ArtPlay classroom
By Sarrah Peters News Editor The Gadsden Museum of Art held an opening for its new ArtPlay classroom on Tuesday, May 2. The new classroom was dedicated a year ago, but had not been finished. Now the room is decorated with interactive exhibits showcasing the styles and works of famous artists. The decorating was done […]
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