Boys basketball roundup
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Despite Hayden Peek’s double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds, Coosa Christian fell to Faith Christian, 62-60, last Tuesday (Dec. 7) in Gadsden. John David Justus and Ty Sims each 10 points for the Conquerors, while D.J. Mackey added seven. Justus grabbed seven rebounds, while Mackey cleared five. Peek […]
Local teams ranked in ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released December 9 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Vestavia Hills 3. Davidson 4. Bob Jones 5. Sparkman 6. Hewitt-Trussville 7. Foley 8. Fairhope 9. Auburn 10. Theodore Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Park Crossing 3. Mortimer Jordan 4. Hartselle 5. Cullman 6. Chelsea 7. Gulf Shores 8. […]
Casting on the Coosa: Of bass chasers and cold rear ends
By Marty Dixon/Staff correspondent It has been a while – since early June, in fact – since my last foray into the journalism ranks, although what I do hardly qualifies as journalism; it’s rather more of the ramblings of old fisherman and grandpa. I took a break for a while but I’m trying to get […]
Glencoe’s Higdon signs with Coastal Alabama
Photo: Glencoe High School senior Kaylee Higdon signs a softball scholarship with Coastal Alabama East Community College on December 3. Pictured, sitting, from left: Coastal Alabama East assistant softball coach Jeri Beasley, Kaylee, Kaylee’s mom Stacie Causey, Kaylee’s stepdad Jason Causey, Kaylee’s sister Hylan Higdon. Standing, from left: GHS softball coach Drew Harris, GHS softball […]
Southside’s Morton signs with Jacksonville State soccer
Photo: Southside High School senior Alana Morton signs a soccer scholarship with Jacksonville State University on December 2. Pictured, sitting, from left: Alana’s brother Hunter, Alana’s dad Joseph Morton, Alana, Alana’s mom Alex James. Standing, from left: SHS girls soccer coach Tiffany Cargill, Hoover/Vestavia Soccer Club coach Kat Nichols. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor […]
Legals for 12/10/2021 – 12/16/2021
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama, COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Allen Johnson Lisa B Johnson Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Embrace Home Loans, Inc., its successors […]
Cooking up change: How the Beautiful Rainbow Café transforms lives
Beautiful Rainbow students smile for a photo before welcoming customers to the restaurant. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Beautiful Rainbow Café serves more than modern culinary delights. Housed inside the Gadsden Public Library, its mission nourishes a portion of the population often marginalized, especially in the workforce – adolescents and young adults […]
Boys basketball roundup: Sardis, Westbrook Hokes Bluff gain victories
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Sardis edged Hokes Bluff, 46-45 last Tuesday (Nov. 30) at HBHS. The Lions (5-1) trailed 13-10 after one quarter, led 27-21 at halftime and led 35-32 after three quarter. Jamarius Anderson paced Sardis with 19 points, followed by Eli Morton with eight and Landon Carroll with seven. Jordan Presley […]
Girls basketball roundup: Southside, Sardis post wins
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside earned its first win of the season with a 53-31 victory over Etowah on December 2. Ella Knowlton paced the Lady Panthers with 15 points, followed by Madison Shaw (pictured above) with 11 and Lexy Cline with nine. Ella Knowlton pulled down seven rebounds, while Lexy Cline cleared […]