God’s Word revealed – Parachuting to the safety of salvation
By John Larkins Having spent more than 1,000 hours airborne during my U.S. Air Force career, I have recollections of training for the possibility that I might be jumping out of a reasonable comfortable (in the short run) aircraft. But that’s the rub; it’s in the short run. Once an aircraft begins erratic behavior it […]
Spears nets 30 as Etowah cruises in area tournament semifinals
Photo: Etowah High’s Ollie Finch (15) and Steven Jones (23) battle Cherokee County’s Naz Diamond for a rebound during the Blue Devils’ 75-52 victory in the Class 4A Area 10 Tournament semifinals in boys basketball last Wednesday (Feb. 10). (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor James Graves could not have asked for better timing for his […]
Ashville runner to continue at UNA
Photo: Ashville High School senior Meghan McCarthy recently signed a letter of intent to run cross country at the University of North Alabama in Florence. Pictured, sitting from left: Meghan’s sister Kathleen, Meghan, Meghan’s mom Kristi. Standing, from left: Meghan’s dad Chris, AHS cross country coach Michele Rogers, AHS athletic director Shea Monroe. (Courtesy of […]
Local trio ‘Worth the Wait’ showcases talent, earning success on ‘The Voice’
From left to right, Worth the Wait members Jacy, Mia and Tara (Mama T) perform on the singing competition The Voice. Photo courtesy of Trae Patton/NBC. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Local fans of The Voice might have recognized familiar faces this past season, as one Gadsden-Centre rooted family rose to fame on national television. As […]
University of Alabama First Class Pre-K program launching at Gadsden Center
The University of Alabama’s Early Learning Initiative leaders Dr. Cailin Kerch (left) and Dr. Alison Hooper (right) present at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference in Nashville in November 2019. Photo courtesy of Dr. Alison Hooper/UA. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The University of Alabama’s College of Education just introduced a […]
Legals for 2/12/2021 – 2/18/2021
_________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Toby E. Wood and Jeffery M. Wood, to Hobson Eugene Wood dated October 14, 1998, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in M-1998-4239; the […]
Coosa girls dispatch FCA, move to area tournament championship
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Chloe Davidson (left) moves against Faith Christian’s Erin McVeigh during the Lady Conquerors’ 62-46 victory in the semifinals of the Class 1A, Area 10 Tournament in girls basketball last Tuesday (Feb. 9) in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Scoring only four points in the fourth quarter might be an issue for most […]
Ashville runners medal at state indoor meet
Photo: The Ashville High girls 4×800-relay team of Callie Stewart, Meghan McCarthy, Kathleen McCarthy and Emma Drinkard (pictured, clockwise, from left) display their bronze medals after finishing third at the Class 4A/5A AHSAA state indoor track and field meet on Feb. 5 in Birmingham. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy/Publisher/Editor After not competing for almost two […]
Westbrook senior signs football scholarship
Photo: Westbrook Christian senior Hall Boulware (center) signed a football scholarship with Troy University on Feb. 10 in Rainbow City. Pictured with Hall is dad Thomas and mom Susie. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor On February 10 in Rainbow City, Westbrook Christian senior Hall Boulware received the ultimate compliment for a high school student-athlete. “This […]