Pious Bob – Aggressive Sheepishness
By Robert Halsey Pine Jesus is so much for us. He joys in giving us hope: “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.” (Luke 15:1-10 NRSV). Jesus’ parable of the one and the ninety-nine is a […]
Legals for the week of October 20 – October 27, 2017
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In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 7 Review For one half, it appeared last Saturday (Oct. 13) as if Auburn was going to win in Baton Rouge for the first time since 1999. The Tigers led LSU 20-0 and looked dominant in all three phases of the game. But that lead slowly but surely slipped […]
Etowah, Hokes Bluff ranked in latest ASWA football poll
Released October 18 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 7-0 340 2. Hoover 6-1 276 3. Thompson 7-0 246 4. Hewitt-Trussville 7-0 210 5. McGill-Toolen 7-0 186 6. Auburn 6-1 149 7. Fairhope 6-1 122 8. Mountain Brook 5-2 81 9. Bob Jones 5-3 39 10. Sparkman 5-2 29 Others receiving votes: Spain […]
Jacksonville State sets OVC record in win over EKU
Photo: Jacksonville State quarterback Bryant Horn (left) hands off to Roc Thomas during the Gamecocks’ 41-25 win over Eastern Kentucky last Saturday (Oct. 14) at JSU. (Mike Goodson/Messenger) By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Jacksonville State jumped to a quick 14-0 lead against Eastern Kentucky last Saturday (Oct. 14) and never looked back on the way to […]
Southside stays in playoff picture with win over Brewer
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent The Southside Panthers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 20-6 victory over the Brewer Patriots in a Class 6A, Region 7 matchup on Friday (Oct. 13) at Barney Hood Stadium. Southside (2-5, 1-3) set the tone early defensively by forcing three consecutive three-and-outs on Brewer’s first three possessions. The Panther […]
Second-half turnovers doom Gadsden City in region loss to Bob Jones
Photo: Gadsden City High’s Ahmad Bell (left) and JaBraun McNeil (21) attempt to tackle Bob Jones’ Dylan Ray during the Titans’ 34-3 loss last Friday (Oct. 13) at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden City High’s opportunity to secure a home playoff game was literally picked apart by Bob Jones last Friday (Oct. 13) […]
Eagles rush past Ashville, 47-14
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Darrian Meads exploded for 224 yards on 21 carries and scored three touchdowns as the Hokes Bluff Eagles built a 33-0 halftime lead on the way to a 47-14 Class 4A, Region 6 victory over Ashville last Friday (Oct. 13). Quarterback Landon Johnson added 92 yards on seven carries while finding […]