Etowah County officers remember responding to 9/11

From left to right: Fred Lasseter, Stephen Hooks, Johnny Grant, Woody Johnson, Kevin Hassell and Jamie Grant recall responding to 9/11. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor In the wake of the attacks that shocked a nation on September 11, 2001, an outpouring of emotion flooded the hearts of awestruck Americans. From the ashes […]
Area players recognized by AHSAA

Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Several local players were recognized in the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Prep Football Spotlight of the Week for September 10. Southside quarterback Gauge Nesmith (pictured above at left) completed 11 of 19 passes for 206 yards and four touchdowns in the Panthers’ 34-31 win over Oxford. Receiver Daimon Hitchcock […]
Etowah earns points in ASWA football poll

Released September 15 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 4-0 264 2. Hoover 4-0 195 3. Auburn 4-0 174 4. Hewitt-Trussville 4-0 156 5. Central-Phenix City 4-0 132 6. Theodore 4-0 113 7. James Clemens 4-0 81 8. Enterprise 4-0 65 9. Oak Mountain 4-0 51 10. Fairhope 3-1 20 Others receiving votes: Baker […]