Casting on the Coosa: The Hurricane takes a bubble bath and concern from The Chief
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent The Toyota Series Tournament kicked off on Wednesday, and most of all the local guys did well during the first day. Several guys I know or know of were in the top 15. Terry Tucker was sixth, Hunter Hayes seventh, Adam Brown eighth, Lynn Johnson 10th and Kade “The Catch King” Kitchens in […]
The hunting chronicles: Enjoy your season, whatever it may be
By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent There is a Bugs Bunny cartoon with Bugs and Daffy going back and forth arguing duck season and rabbit season in front of Elmer Fudd. Of course, Bugs tricks Daffy and Elmer blasts his beak around in circles. As I’ve been writing stories and recounting different experiences of my life, […]
Etowah ranked in latest ASWA football poll
Released September 2 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Thompson 2-0 276 2. Hewitt-Trussville 2-0 199 3. Hoover 2-0 191 4. Auburn 2-0 160 5. Fairhope 2-0 136 6. Prattville 2-0 95 7. Austin 2-0 76 8. James Clemens 1-1 54 9. Central-Phenix City 0-2 39 10. Spain Park 2-0 27 Others receiving votes: Daphne […]
Local gridders recognized by AHSAA
Messenger fille photo by Chris McCarthy Several area football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight for Week 1. Southside senior quarterback Michael Rich was 14-for-25 in passing for 156 yards and rushed for 52 yards and the winning touchdown as the Panthers rallied from a 14-0 deficit to post […]