The Vagabond – Mystery of Mr. Puck in downtown Gadsden
By Danny Crownover In the late 1870s and early 1880s, one of the most colorful figures of Gadsden was Mr. Puck. Where he came from, nobody knew. He was a complete mystery. Mr. Puck stood daily on the front doorstep of the John S. Paden store on the north side of Broad street between Court […]
Gadsden State’s Spradley named All-American
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor On top of winning an Alabama Community College Conference championship, competing in the NJCAA Tournament and being named the ACCC co-Player of the Year, Taylor Spradley recently received nationwide recognition for her prowess on the volleyball court. The Gadsden State sophomore earlier this week was named […]
In & around SEC football – postseason awards
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent SEC Championship Game Review LSU remained perfect on the season as the Tigers cruised past Georgia 37-10 in the SEC title game. Quarterback Joe Burrow likely clinched the Heisman Trophy several weeks ago, but he left no room for any doubt on Saturday in Atlanta. Burrow threw for 349 yards and […]
Local teams ranked in Dec. 12 ASWA basketball poll
GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. McGill-Toolen 3. Spain Park 4. Theodore 5. Auburn 6. Hewitt-Trussville 7. Sparkman 8. Austin 9. Foley 10. Grissom Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Eufaula 3. Athens 4. Lee-Huntsville 5. Carver-Birmingham 6. Opelika 7. McAdory 8. Carver-Montgomery 9. Mae Jemison 10. Homewood Class 5A 1. Ramsay 2. Charles Henderson […]