2021 All-Messenger football announced
Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Tucker Griffin did everything except line the field this past football season. The Hokes Buff High senior finished as the top rusher in The Messenger’s coverage area with 1,102 yards along with 14 touchdowns. On defense, he totaled a team-high 75 tackles from his linebacker […]
Casting on the Coosa – Gift ideas and J.B.’s busting buddy
By Marty Dixon/Staff correspondent Welcome to the Christmas and New Years’ issue of Casting on the Coosa. To all my fishermen out there, I want to wish you a Merry Fishmas and a Happy New Gear. 2022 Resolution: fish more, work less! I’ve not been on the river but two hours since last week due […]
Etowah hires Matt Glover as football coach
Photo courtesy of al.com By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the third time in four years, Etowah High School will start off a season with a different head football coach. However, EHS Principal Nate Ayers is confident that the latest one will stick around for a while. Matt Glover (pictured at right) was hired as the […]
AHSAA reclassification affects area schools
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Three local high school football teams either moved up or slid down after the Alabama High School Athletic Association released its re-classification for the 2021-22 and 20234 school years. Gadsden City returns to Class 6A after eight straight seasons in 7A, a stretch that featured […]
Matt Kennedy, 2021 Westbrook baseball team recognized
Current and former Westbrook Christian baseball players and coaches gather for a photo with former Westbrook assistant principal, athletic director and baseball coach Matt Kennedy on December 17 during a ceremony recognizing the school’s 2021 Class 2A state champion baseball team. The school’s baseball field was renamed Matt Kennedy Field during the ceremony.
Westbrook’s Millirons reaches personal milestone, ties AHSAA record
Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger Westbrook Christian’s Bella Millirons scored her 1,5000th career point in the lady Warriors’ 85-66 win over Ragland on December 17. Millirons finished with 29 points and six assists. On December 14, Millirons’ 15 steals against Gaston tied an AHSAA record for third all-time in a single game.
Gadsden author Cherie Stewart reflects on life experiences, shares faith in latest book Go Tell
Photo courtesy of Cherie Stewart. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Gadsden native Cherie Stewart is no stranger to miraculous moments. In fact, spectacular and extraordinary events characterize her life – instances she treasures as hopeful and powerful illustrations of God’s outworking. Coined the “female Forrest Gump” by her publisher, Stewart emphasizes these events in her […]
Amazing Grace Caregivers ministers hope and comfort to local families
Gadsden City Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick (left) attends the ribbon cutting for LaTonya Rutledge’s (right) business, Amazing Grace Caregivers, LLC. Photo courtesy of The Chamber. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Families seeking attentive assistance for their loved ones find solace in Amazing Grace Caregivers, LLC, a business that evolved from the kindness abounding in one […]
Local veterans, VFW serve Etowah County families during Christmas
Members of Gadsden VFW Post 2760 celebrate their annual Christmas dinner while providing for families during the holiday season. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Christmastime coincides with tradition – garland atop fireplaces decked with stockings, gifts wrapped underneath twinkling evergreens, laughter among families and friends who embrace priceless moments that illustrate the true […]