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 […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Westbrook aims to be sound in mind, body and spirit
WESTBROOK SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Carson Wiggins, Kason Campbell, Presley White, Bryce Wood, Will Noles, Micaiah Meyers, Cooper Long, Ridge McHugh. Standing, from left: Tanner Coley, Garrett Hall, Jesse Kantzler, Russell pair, Cole Patterson, Dylan Nuckols, Deacon Godfrey, Hall Bouleware, Grayson Wright. (Courtesy of Patrick Wright) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor With so many Westbrook […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Seasoned Patriots set to stretch it out
WEST END SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Brady Jenkins, Dakota McAlpine, Kaleb Pierce, Andrew Dodge. Standing, from left: Jacob Camacho, Eli Pearce, Hunter Tucker, Trevor Willet. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor West End certainly won’t be lacking for firepower in 2020. The Patriots’ offensive arsenal features The Messenger’s 2019 Offensive Player of the Year […]
John Jones students head to the Oscars
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As children return to school throughout Etowah County, students at John S. Jones Elementary School in Rainbow City received an Oscar-worthy welcome. The star-studded staff at John Jones escorted children down the red carpet during their first days of class, cheering them on as if they were the leading roles in a […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Young Bulldogs look to lay the wood on competition
GASTON SENIORS. Pictured above, from left: Josh Campbell, Ethan Stone, Nick Lewis. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Whatever else is in store for the 2020 Gaston Bulldogs, first-year head coach Matt Harris is confident that at least one short-term goal will be realized. “We’re going to learn how to play football hard, fast and physical,” […]
Local business owner and club founder receives award for community service
Photo: Pictured above, Rainbow City Auction owner and Rainbow Fly Fishing founder Frank Roden receives an award commemorating his service to his community. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor After years of dedicating himself to the betterment of his community, Rainbow City Auction owner and Rainbow Fly Fishing Club founder Frank Roden received recognition for his endless […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Conquerors to rely upon small but significant senior class
COOSA CHRISTIAN SENIORS. Pictured above, from left: Isiah Cole, Evan Delp, Elijah Cole, Caddon Moore. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor As Evan Delp goes, so go the 2020 Conquerors. It’s not a stretch to say that the fortunes of the team rests on the health and production of the standout senior receiver and Jacksonville State […]
Meet the Candidates – Jeff Prince
Jeff Prince is currently running for Rainbow City Council Place 3. Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you born and raised? Where did you attend school? I was born and raised in Gadsden. I graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1983 and from Auburn University in 1987 with a BS Marketing Degree. […]