In & around SEC football – bowl previews, part II
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Saturday, Dec. 22 Jared Birmingham Bowl: Memphis vs. Wake Forest (+3.5). The Tigers had chances to win the American Conference Championship but lost to Central Florida for the second time this season. Star running back Darrell Henderson is entering the NFL draft and skipping the bowl game, which will be a big […]
Etowah High trio sign DI football scholarships
Photo: Etowah High senior football players Jamin Graham (left) and Justin Harris signed letters of intent with the University of Nebraska and Vanderbilt University, respectively, on Wednesday, Dec. 19) at EHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Three Etowah High seniors will continue their football careers at the highest level of competition. Last Wednesday at the […]
Southside, Glencoe girls ranked in Dec. 20 ASWA basketball pol
GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Spain Park 3. McGill-Toolen 4. Austin 5. Sparkman 6. Davidson 7. Hewitt-Trussville 8. Grissom 9. Foley 10. Auburn Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Hartselle 3. McAdory 4. Blount 5. Huffman 6. Park Crossing 7. Eufaula 8. Opelika 9. Cullman 10. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa Class 5A 1. Charles Henderson 2. Ramsay […]
Lettermen of the USA honors 102 year-old military veteran
Photo: United States Army/Lettermen of the USA Board Member Colonel John Jones (left) salutes World War II veteran Major Wooten during Wooten’s 102nd birthday celebration on Dec. 8 in Huntsville. As part of a 102nd birthday celebration, The Lettermen of the USA presented United States Army Private (Ret.) Major Wooten with an autographed Bobby Humphrey […]
Gadsden City fades late against Oxford
Photo: Gadsden City’s Dee Pearson (right) looks to drive past Oxford’s William Warren during the Titans’ 65-56 loss in boys basketball last Monday (Dec. 17) at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden City led for much of the game against Oxford last Monday (Dec. 17) but ultimately suffered a 65-56 loss at GCHS. Ahead […]
Lady Titans shoot past Oxford, 61-28
Photo: Gadsden City’s Ajainay Tinker drives to the basket between a pair of Oxford defenders during the Lady Titans’ 61-28 victory in girls basketball on Monday (Dec. 17) at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Editor/Publisher Gadsden City girls head basketball coach Jeremy Brooks feels fortunate that his team’s Class 7A, Area 7 schedule does not […]
Blue Devils, Panthers, Lions named to all-region football team
Etowah, Southside and Sardis high school were well-represented on the Class 5A, All-Region 6 football team. The region champion and state quarterfinalist Blue Devils took three of the four top honors, including junior quarterback/cornerback DeRickey Wright (pictured above) as Region MVP, senior defensive end Jamin Graham as Defensive MVP and Drew Noles as Coach of the […]
Gadsden State’s Malcolm named ACCC Player of the Week
Gadsden State sophomore guard Xavier Malcolm recently was named the Alabama Community College Conference Player of the Week for Dec. 10-16. The Hanceville native led the Cardinals to an 87-71 win over Wallace State-Selma. Malcolm scored 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-9 from the three-point line. He also had seven rebounds and four assists.
Longtime Probate Judge Junkins retires
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On Monday, Dec. 10, a retirement ceremony was held for Probate Judge Bobby Junkins at the Etowah County Courthouse. Attendees visited with Junkins, while enjoying photos from Junkins’ life and finger foods. Junkins’ last day will be January 14, when his newly elected replacement Scott Hassell will officially take office. Junkins’ […]