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Welch and GAA work with Ford and Isbell to stop rendering plant

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor At its December 17 meeting, the Gadsden Airport Authority Board voted unanimously to reject the two proposals – one from Pilgrim’s Pride and the other from the Etowah Community group – for industrial development at the Northeast Alabama Reginal Airport. According to GGA attorney Jim Williams, the vote rejected both the […]

Area basketball roundup

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Girls Bella Millirons (pictured above in a 2020 photo) netted 30 to help Westbrook Christian post a 79-23 victory over Gaston last Tuesday (Dec. 14). Brielle Wood added 12 points for the Lady Warriors (8-1), while Gracie Highfield chipped in nine. Tameah Gaddis scored 18 points and Jaedyn Sharp […]

Area teams ranked in ASWA basketball poll

Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Released December 16 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Davidson 3. Vestavia Hills 4. Bob Jones 5. Sparkman 6. Hewitt-Trussville 7. Auburn 8. Foley 9. Fairhope 10. Theodore Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Park Crossing 3. Mortimer Jordan 4. Hartselle 5. Cullman 6. Chelsea 7. Gulf Shores 8. […]

Eagles’ Tucker Griffin highlights All-County footbal

Photo: Hokes Buff High School senior Tucker Griffin, pictured above in a game against Southside this past season, was named Player of the Year for the 2021 All-Etowah County Schools football team. (Photo by Alex Chaney)  By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Tucker Griffin rarely came off the field this past season, resulting in impressive numbers on […]

Gadsden City’s Johnson competes in AL/MS all-star football game

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Rodney Johnson capped off his prep football career with a flourish last Saturday (Dec. 11) in Hattiesburg, Mississi-ppi. The Gadsden City High School senior intercepted a pass in Alabama’s 20-0 victory in the 35th Alabama/Mississippi All Star Football Game at University of Southern Mississi-ppi. “I felt that I did really well,” […]

Southside’s Hardy signs with Snead State

Photo: Southside High School senior Ziniah Hardy signed a volleyball scholarship to Snead State on December 9 at the SHS library. Pictured, sitting from left: dad Sean Hardy, Ziniah, mom Leslie Moore. Standing, from left: SHS assistant volleyball coach Michael Jaggers, SHS head volleyball coach Courtney Brothers, Gadsden Volleyball Club coach Averi Millhoff, SHS girls […]

Area players named to 2A, All-Region 6 football team

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several local high school football players were recently named to the Class 2A, All-Region 6 team. Selected from Westbrook Christian were senior running back Karmichael Cattling (pictured above), senior offensive lineman Hayes Wiggins, junior offensive lineman C.J. Townsel and junior kicker Layton Crawford. Representing West End were junior receiver […]

Locals make Class 4A, All-Region 6 football team

Photo:.Etowah High’s Bennett Nance (making the tackle)) and Jaylon Billingsley (72) were two of several area players named to the Class 4A, All-Region 6 football team. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger)  A number of local high school football players were named to the Class 4A, All-Region 6 team. Making the first team offense were Etowah senior receiver Omareon […]