Casting on the Coosa: Butch’s Bass Machine and Alexander the Great

By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent It was another eventful week out on the water on old Neely Henry. I hope we all enjoyed the Memorial Day holiday this past weekend and celebrated those that gave all they had so we can enjoy the freedoms we have. We need to honor all the men and women that […]
Hokes Bluff’s Burke heads to Faulkner

Photo: Hokes Bluff High School senior Hunter Burke signed a football scholarship with Faulkner University on May 12. Pictured, sitting, from left: Hunter’s dad Brian, Hunter, Hunter’s mom Bok. Standing, from left: HBHS assistant football coach Brad Robertson, HBHS principal Scott Calhoun, HBHS assistant football coach Jake Ball, HBHS head football coach Mike Robertson, HBHS […]
Westbrook’s Wright to play football at UNA

Photo: Westbrook Christian senior Grayson Wright signed a football scholarship with the University of North Alabama on May 20. Pictured, from left: Grayson’s mom Celeste, Grayson, Grayson’s dad Patrick. (Photo by Grant Campbell) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Grayson Wright’s decision to play football in his final year of high school eligibility reaped dividends on May 20, […]
Ashville’s Spears signs on with University of Mobile

Photo: Ashville High School senior Nick Spears recently agreed to compete with the University of Mobile track and field team as a preferred walk-on. Pictured, sitting, from left: Nick’s mom Jennifer, Nick, Nick’s dad Rick. Standing, from left: AHS wrestling coach James Browning, AHS track and field coach Mike Adams, AHS track and field coach […]
Ashville’s Ladosky to throw at Montevallo

Photo: Ashville High School senior Kaylan Ladoski recently agreed to compete with the University of Montevallo track and field team as a preferred walk-on. Pictured, sitting, from left: Kaylan’s mom Sherry, Kaylan, Kaylan’s dad Blake. Standing, from left: AHS track and field coaches Mike Adams and Michele Rogers. (Courtesy of Sera Beth Potter) By Chris […]
Legals for 6/4/2021 – 6/10/2021
FILE CLAIMS Earl Jones was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/14/2021 Estate of Lila Mae Payne, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Scott W. Hassell Judge of Probate May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021 _________________ FILE CLAIMS Harold Russell Harton was/were […]