Casting on the Coosa: Fending off autograph seekers and a few sound bites
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent Since we last spoke, I got in a few days of decent fishing. Of course, I extended my streak of misfortunes by setting my hook into a tree on two different occasions. I managed to keep my composure and fished an area that I had not fished at a while. My […]
The hunting chronicles: Ode to a fallen pecan tree in East Gadsden
By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent I spent some time over the last week or so down Memory Lane, specifically Maryland Avenue in East Gadsden. My parents had a pecan tree fall in their backyard and I was fortunate to have some time to help clean it up. Reflecting on this past week, it was much […]
2020 High School Football Preview: GCHS Titans looking to rebound with fresh outlook
GCHS SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from right: Da’Quandaio Daniel, Sebastian Messer, Ra’Tavious Hicks, Caleb Parmer, Tristan Scripps, Orrin Brock, Rashad Johnson, Alija Bell, Caleb Harris, J’Monte Lee, Jayden Lawson, Calvin Wilson, JaQuan Woods. Standing, from left: Zykerrius Marshall, Kohiton Sandridge, Jahemn Norris, Brady Troup, Zion Kirby, Wesley Stone, Rod Orr, Cameron Moore, Jermaine Edwards, Elijah […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Nelson primed to lead Panthers to promised land
SOUTHSIDE SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Shaun Davis, Connor Rowland, Jason Garrett, Hayden Fry, Hunter Sitz, Aulden Battles, Michael Rich, Dakota Stevenson, Will Warrick, Jacob Gaskey. Standing, from left: Coadale Walls, Eli Martin, Noah Miles, Austin Rainey, Maddox Parsons, Hayden Robertson, Haden Aldredge, Joran Wells, Garrett Orr, Lukas Johnson. (Not pictured: Carnel Davis, C.J. […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Sardis plugs in young talent to replenish roster
SARDIS SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Andrew Blackwell, Tyler Chanie, Brody Love, Dylan Holcomb, Garrett Howington. Standing, from left: Justin Golden, Torin Bright, Peyton Wherwein, Carson Grant, Jackson Burns. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor It’s safe to say that the 2020 Sardis High football team required a bit of re-tooling. The Lions enter the season […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Blue Devils are Locked and loaded
ETOWAH SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Kyshawn Hunter, NyNy Davis, Chris Harden, Ethan Foster, Dezmin Blair. Standing, from left: Aidan Gooden, Toby Camp, Trevor Gladden, Brevin Knight, Ollie Finch, Trent Davis. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor First-year Etowah High coach Ryan Locke is looking to write a new chapter in the Blue Devils’ rich […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Shea Monroe set to lead Ashville out of wilderness
ASHVILLE SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Luke Harris, Adrianne Hernandez, Anthony Zito. Standing, from left: Clay Keller, Hayden Phillips, Gabe Sawyer, J.J. McGinnis. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Shea Monroe Express is up and running in northeastern St. Clair County. The former Westbrook Christian football coach was hired in May to take over […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Yellow Jackets sense success just over the horizon
GLENCOE SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Justin Dove, Bryant Speer, Eli Huff, Colby Lancaster, Taylor Shaneyfelt. Standing, from left: Josh Loftis, T.J. Peeples, Taylor Smith, Sam Hines, Trent Hudson. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Although it’s been rough going record-wise over the past two seasons at the corner of Lonesome Bend and East Air […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Back to Triple-A ball for Hokes Bluff
HOKES BLUFF SENIORS. Pictured above, front row, from left: Terry Jenkins, Trent Dooley, Daylon Day, Levi Richey, Tyler Weaver, Cole Turner. Back row, from left: Nickey Jenkins, Hunter Burke, Will Clemons, Brody Lumpkin, Austin Blevins, Connor Faulkner, Dawson McDonald. (Katie Bohannon/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time since the 2011 season, Hokes Bluff will […]