Westbrook headed for state baseball finals
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Samuel Dutton (left) dives back to second base as Mars Hill Bible’s Hugh Hargett awaits the pickoff throw during Game 1 of the Class 2A baseball state semifinals on Wednesday, May 12 in Rainbow City. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Westbrook Christian baseball team is headed to the Capitol City this […]
Sardis finishes runner-up at softball regionals
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the second complete season in a row, the Sardis High softball team will compete for a state championship. The Lady Lions defeated Moody, 7-3, in the game that determined second place in the Class 5A East Central Regional Tournament in Montgomery. Sardis opens the state […]
Southside finishes fourth at softball regionals
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside finished fourth of out eight teams at the Class 6A East Central Regional Tournament in Montgomery. The Lady Panthers lost their first game, then won two straight in the playback bracket before falling in the quarterfinals. Southside opened the tournament last Wednesday (May 12) with […]
God’s Word revealed – How will Jesus save you?
By John Larkins This should be an important question, but you may have never been given a detailed answer to it. Think about what you have been told and let us explore the possibilities. In the beginning, Adam and Eve would not have thought of this idea of salvation, because they were already saved. The […]
From God’s Word – Standing on His promises
By Toni Ford Have you ever heard the phrase, “I am standing in the gap for you,” or “I will be standing by your side?” If so, have you ever stopped to consider what those phrases mean, especially the meaning of the word, “stand.” Webster gives us a couple of definitions for stand or standing: […]
Power to the T!
By Vicki Scott Anyone who knows me usually knows about my family through me. My world revolves around the many blessings associated with my family. Losing my mother intensified my need to treasure every moment with family and do whatever it takes to make our moments together more and more. My biological family is not […]
The Country Gentleman’s Dish, Cheese Straws, German Spaghetti and Bean Soup
By Andy Bedwell “All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln During the next few weeks, this column will continue honoring our wonderful mothers and the […]