Morton gets hat trick in Southside’s shutout over Westbrook
Photo: Southside’s Kaylee Henderson (27) moves the ball up the field as Westbrook’s Sara Guffey (left) and Allie Blevins give chase during the Lady Panthers’ 6-0 in girls soccer last Tuesday (Mar. 23) at Barney Hood Stadium. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Alana Morton scored three goals and Camryn Davis had four assists in Southside’s 6-0 win over […]
Big games from Starzl, Sizemore push Warriors past Panthers
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Ethan Pratt pushed the ball across midfield as Southside’s Owen Cunningham (left), Ariq Chandra (right) and Bo Parker (back) pursue during the Warriors’ 5-2 victory in boys soccer last Tuesday (Mar. 23) at Barney Hood Stadium. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Nathan Starzl scored four goals and added an assist to lead Westbrook Christian to […]
Sardis holds off Southside in softball
Photo: Southside High’s Karlee Thompson (right) touches home plate just before the tag of Sardis catcher Jaylyn Hannah during the Lady Lions’ 11-8 victory in girls softball last Monday (March 22) at Southside. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Sardis scored seven runs in the fourth inning then withstood a late Southside rally attempt on the […]
Local athletes medal at Cullman Classic
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Two area track and field athletes medaled and several others finished in the top 10 at the 61-team Cullman Classic last Saturday (March 20) at Cullman High School. Ashville’s Emma Drinkard (pictured above) was runner-up in the girls 100-meter dash event with a time of 13.15. Westbrook Christian’s Carl […]
God’s Word revealed – Bogus preachers and false teachers
By John Larkins The most reprehensible destructive forces endangering our souls today are the false teachers who begin their lessons by saying, “This is what the church teaches.” Jesus directed the apostles to go and teach the nations as He had taught them. He even said, “I send you as the Father sent Me.” That, […]
From God’s Word – Run to the Word for encouragement
By Toni Ford I actually had an entirely different topic that I was planning on writing on this week, but the Lord kept stirring within me that there might be some who simply need to be encouraged. I know that when I am in a situation where the situations within me seem greater than life […]
Peach Parfait Pie, Chocolate Crust Lime Pie and Lemon Velvet Pie
By Andy Bedwell Me? I prefer pies. One does not have to worry about them rising (or falling) or trying to get the icing to just the right consistency. It is sinfully easy to buy a ready-to-fill pie shell right off the grocer’s shelf and then spend a minimum amount of time making a delicious […]
A Secret Sister finally revealed
By Vicki Scott It has been a year and three months since my obsession began after I was assigned a Secret Sister at Cove Creek Baptist Church. I was hesitant at first because I never know whether I am coming or going most of the time. Jennifer Evans, who led the project, assured me that […]
Locals compete at Gadsden City open meet 2
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden City placed first in five events while Southside won five and Sardis four at the Gadsden City open track and field meet No. 2 on March 18 at GCHS. The Southside boys took home the most overall medals with 10, while Gadsden City and Sardis girls both had […]