Stampede overruns Gadsden City
Photo: Gadsden City’s Mykel Woods (22) blocks the shot attempt of Paul Bryant’s Seth Williams during the Stampede’s 58-44 victory in boys basketball on Tuesday (Jan. 30) at GCHS. (Gary Wells) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Class 6A No. 6 Paul Bryant spoiled Gadsden City’s senior night on Tuesday (Jan. 30), as a late 12-0 run […]
Lady Titans turn it on in second half against Paul Bryant
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent A tightly contested first half turned into a blowout in the third quarter as the Gadsden City High Lady Titans stormed past the Paul Bryant Lady Stampede 55-34 last Tuesday (Jan. 30) in Gadsden. The Lady Titans led 13-11 after the first period and amped up their defense and only allowed […]
Blue Devils edge past Southside in overtime
Photo: Etowah High’s Emil Smith (left) eyes the basket as teammate Jamin Graham looks on and Southside’s Gavin Orr defends during the Blue Devils’ 59-58 overtime victory in boys basketball last Monday (Jan. 29) in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Add this week’s Etowah/Southside boys basketball game to the list of classic athletic contests […]
Lady Panther bowlers win second straight state championship
Photo: The Southside High School girls varsity bowling team won a second straight AHSAA state championship on Jan. 26 in Pelham. Pictured, sitting, from left: Rose Losco, Jennifer Clontz, Jakiia Mostella, Cheyanne Bohannon. Standing, from left: assistant coach David Clontz, Grace Ann Clontz, Jessica Clontz, Ashlee Hull, head coach Zack Blume. By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For […]
Locals excited about new Chick in town
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor By 12 p.m. on January 23, a couple of people had settled onto the sidewalk outside of the new Chicken Salad Chick, located at 2012 Rainbow Drive in Gadsden in anticipation of the restaurant’s grand opening at 10:30 a.m. on January 24. As part of the opening the chicken salad restaurant […]
Local receptionist retires at age 80
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor Martha Brothers has been working at Gadsden Eye Associates for almost 27 years. She currently is Dr. Tony Catanzaro’s secretary. Now, at age 80, Brothers is retiring. “I praise God for allowing me to work at Gadsden Eye Associates for almost 27 wonderful years,” said Brothers. Brothers said that she has […]
Altrusa Int. to host Antique Show
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor The 50th Annual Altrusa of Gadsden Antique Show and Sale will be held February 2, 3 and 4 at Gadsden Convention Hall. On Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, the antique show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, February 4 the show will be held […]
Ford introduces local jobs bill
State Rep. Craig Ford of Gadsden has introduced legislation earlier this week to create jobs and kick start local road, bridge and economic development projects. Called “The Etowah County Jobs Act,” the legislation will re-allocate a portion of the one-cent sales tax that was passed by Ford’s father, the late Rep. Joe Ford, to pay […]
People of Etowah – Jason Wilson
Name: Jason Wilson Where were you born and raised? “I was born on Cansler Avenue in Gadsden, and my family moved to Southside in 1989.” What is your occupation? “Founder and CEO of Back Forty Beer Company.” What made you decide to work in your field? “I am an entrepreneur with a […]