Late surge pulls Lady Panthers past Sardis
Photo: Sardis’ Lily Underwood (3) grabs a rebound in front of Southside’s Sydney Yancey during the Lady Panthers’ 42-33 victory in the Etowah County Schools Basketball Tournament girls semifinals on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Glencoe High School. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor In a tight and physical game against Sardis in the Etowah County Schools […]
Southside dispatches Lions in county semifinals
Photo: Southside’s Taylor Carr (12) goes in for a layup as Sardis’ Dylan Holcomb looks on during the Panthers’ 62-29 win in the Etowah County Schools Basketball Tournament boys semifinals on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Glencoe High School. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside made short work of Sardis in the Etowah County Schools Basketball […]
The Vagabond: opossums, mules and a peculiar billy goat
By Danny Crownover Claude Stowers, Jr., recently sent The Vagabond an interesting article on possums, and the article noted that possums are actually our friend. It seems that the animals are able to withstand up to 80 rattlesnake or coral snake bites, and thanks to the possum, there is an antidote to poisonous snake. In […]
Casting on the Coosa: white elephants, lost crankbaits and a suit of steak
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent It has been a few weeks since my last set of ramblings. I managed to spend time with the grandkids, celebrate Christmas and ring in a new year. First things first. Let’s address the white elephant in the room. The rendering plant issue is getting all kinds of publicity over the […]
Gadsden City, Coosa Christian girls ranked in latest ASWA basketball poll
Released January 21 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Vestavia Hills 3. Hewitt-Trussville 4. Foley 5. Spain Park 6. Auburn 7. Baker 8. Theodore 9. Sparkman 10. Gadsden City Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Eufaula 3. McGill-Toolen Catholic 4. Athens 5. Buckhorn 6. Hartselle 7. Northridge 8. Mortimer Jordan 9. Oxford 10. Chelsea […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – hallelujah, a time for renewal
By Rosie Preston Walking into my bedroom recently, I turned on the television news to see a tribute in honor of medical caretakers and families who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus. Every day, I think of my mother, who passed away on August 29, 2020. I’ll never forget the walks we enjoyed together […]
Ready for a diagnosis
By Vicki Scott One of our senior volunteers at George Wallace Senior Center recently shared her complications with thyroid issues. The next day, another volunteer discussed issues with diabetes. Growing old ain’t for sissies, as I have heard one say. I have not been to a regular doctor since my husband Alan lost his job, […]
Legals for 1/22/2021 – 1/28/2021
_________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Shayna Jones-Hardwick and husband, Aquarius Harwick to Wanda Diane Hoskins Tedder, Timothy Wade Hoskins, James Hoskins and Melissa Lynn Hoskins Billingsley dated March 14, 2019, and filed for record in the Office of the […]
Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Chicken Taco Soup, Cowboy Soup and 1/2 Pound Cake
By Andy Bedwell Ward off winter’s chill with one of these delicious soups. Chicken Wild Rice Soup 5-2/3 cups water 1 package (4.3oz.) long grain and wild rice 1 envelope Lipton Chicken Noodle soup mix 1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped ½ cup onion, chopped 2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 […]