HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS – MELIA WEST
The YMCA of the Coosa Valley personal trainer Melia West shares her knowledge of health, fitness and wellness. Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in Gadsden. What schools did you attend? I attended Coosa Christian and Gadsden State Community College. Has fitness always been an important aspect of your life? […]
Local family owned floral shop set for Valentine’s Day
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As Valentine’s Day draws near and images of crimson roses drift through our minds, locals need search no further for the perfect gift for their loved ones. From sending messages to significant others or reminding loved ones of their importance, Boaz Florist strives to make February 14 special for all throughout […]
Hokes Bluff soccer teams ready to hit the pitch
Photo: Hokes Bluff High soccer coach John Gibbs addresses his team following a recent practice. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor After several years of planning, fundraising and field clearing, Hokes Bluff High School will finally field boys and girls varsity soccer teams this spring. According to head coach John Gibbs, the boys’ roster includes 26 […]
Coosa girls ranked No. 5 in final ASWA basketball poll
Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Vestavia Hills 3. Hewitt-Trussville 4. Foley 5. Spain Park 6. Auburn 7. Sparkman 8. Austin 9. Fairhope 10. Theodore Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. McGill-Toolen Catholic 3. Hartselle 4. Eufaula 5. Athens 6. Mortimer Jordan 7. Northridge 8. Buckhorn 9. Chelsea 10. Madison Academy Class 5A 1. Central-Tuscaloosa […]
Legals for 2/05/2021 – 2/11/2021
_________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage given by Nicholas James Herman and wife, Audrey Eileen Herman to Michael Phillip Owens dated July 8, 2019, recorded as Instrument Number:3486997, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, […]
Lady Blue Devils make it to state bowling semifinals
Photo: Etowah High’s Kynzlon Gibbs (left) and Mallorie Humphrey display their all-state plaques following the Lady Blue Devils’ loss in the semifinals of the Class 1A/5A girls’ state bowling tournament on January 28 at Oak Mountain Lanes in Pelham. (Submitted photo) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Etowah High girls bowling team raised some eyebrows last week […]
Southside bowlers come up short at state
Photo: Southside High’s Cora Lee Clontz (left) and Jessica Clontz display their all-state medals following the Lady Panthers loss in the quarterfinal round of the Class 6A/7A girls state bowling tournament on Jan. 29 in Pelham. (Submitted photo) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time in five years, the Southside High girls bowling team did […]
Local athletes compete at Last Chance Invitational, qualify for state meet
Photo: Southside High’s Luke Holcombe (pictured at center) competes in the 1600-meter run event during the Last Chance Invitational indoor track and field meet on January 29 at the Birmingham CrossPlex. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Five Gadsden City student-athletes medaled and several other local runners posted top 10 performances at the Last Chance Invitational indoor track and […]