Westbrook, Etowah, GSCC notch match wins
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Etowah swept a quad match last Monday (Sept. 27). The Lady Blue Devils (15-4, 3-1) defeated Ashville, 25-18, 21-25, 15-12; DAR, 27-25, 25-18; and Sardis, 27-25, 27-25. For Etowah, Jaleigh Devine had 41 kills, seven kills and three digs; Shelby Horton had 48 assists, five kills and three digs; […]
The Vagabond – Etowah County’s first courthouse
By Danny Crownover Etowah County’s first courthouse in 1870 was a small red brick building of colonial design featuring four immense white pillars in front and a porch extending out over the entire front. Underneath the portico was a small iron-railed balcony, on which constable John Jones stood when he called lawyers, judges, witnesses, and […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – One woman’s view of football
By Rosie Preston College football fans who live and breathe in Alabama reserve every Saturday to watch the SEC teams play. Judging from the yelling and woo-hoping from the next room, that time has arrived. I come from a long line of Alabama fans and love the excitement of a game. From this woman’s point […]
Old Fashion Beef Stew, Southern Cole Slaw and Mound Cake
By Andy Bedwell I love recipes of the 1980s along with the music of the decade. Old Fashion Beef Stew One package of stew meat (cook until tender) 3 peeled carrots, cut into large pieces 4 peeled potatoes, cut into large pieces 2 large onions, cut into large pieces ¼ cup english peas Salt and […]
A homecoming of sorts
By Vicki Scott Last Sunday, September 19, marked 35 years of wedded bliss for my me and my husband Alan, who was a blind date that married me after three months. Life has not been the same since, and I think I heard God laugh as we made plans to spend our celebration of that […]
Titans batter Oxford, gain second straight win
Photo: Gadsden City’s Samuel Horton tackles Oxford’s Michael Battle during the Titans’ 17-9 victory in high school football on Thursday, September 23 at Titan Stadium. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden City withstood a late score by Oxford to post a 17-9 victory in high school football on Thursday, September 23 at Titan Stadium. […]
SPAN Program celebrates 40 years
Picured, from left, SPAN Program Coordinator Kevin Blackwell (kneeling), SPAN counselors Ricky Johnson and Reggie Watson, former SPAN students Brittany Barfield, Barbie Covington, Taylor Smith, SPAN teachers Davita Roberson and Holly Skaggs, Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton and former SPAN student Jorge Cantellano celebrate the program’s 40th anniversary of serving local youth in the Etowah […]
In & around SEC football: Week 4 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 3 Recap A blistering first quarter helped Alabama avoid a major upset as the Crimson Tide snuck past Florida, 31-29, in The Swamp last Saturday. UA jumped out to a quick 21-3 lead behind three first-quarter touchdowns from Bryce Young, but the Gators dominated over the next three quarters […]
Attalla honors beloved late resident Karen Means with remembrance park downtown
Ron Catoe (left) and Debbie Murray (right) welcome visitors to experience Karen’s Park at 315 5th Avenue, named for the late Karen Means, upon its completion in October. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Downtown Attalla is honoring one of its own in October, dedicating a profound memorial that mirrors a beautiful life. Shielded […]