Ashville wrestlers win AHSAA Duals title
Photo: The Ashville High wrestling team gathers for a photo after winning the AHSAA Class 1A/4A Duals Tournament on January 21 in Birmingham. (Courtesy of Becky Staples Photography) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Ashville High wrestling team found a measure of redemption on January 21 in Birmingham. A year after finishing runner-up to Cleburne County […]
Late FTs pulls Lions past Hokes Bluff in county championship
Photo: The Sardis High boys basketball team celebrates after winning the Etowah County Schools championship on January 21 at Gaston. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Luke Martin had no intention of letting his school’s chance at its first Etowah County Schools basketball tournament title in 16 years slip away when the game was on […]
Sardis girls win first-ever county tournament
Photo: The Sardis High girls basketball team celebrates after winning the program’s first-ever Etowah County Schools championship on January 21 at Gaston. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor In a season chock full of “firsts,” the Sardis girls basketball team notched a big one on January 21 at Gaston. The Class 5A No. 7 Lady […]
Snow, and a lack thereof
By Vicki Scott This past Sunday morning was beautiful in that we woke up to snow falling heavily. It was breathtaking, and my first thought was about Glencoe, since I’ve witnessed more snow in Glencoe than I ever have in Dadeville. I looked on Facebook and enjoyed snow pictures from our Dadeville community, but I […]
God’s word revealed – God’s plan for our salvation
By John Larkins As with all of God’s workings, His plan to rescue us from Satan after our parents sinned is well documented and explained by God’s messengers. Unfortunately for us, it is also ignored, criticized and rejected by many. This leads to extreme pain and suffering caused entirely by our own choosing, but, as […]
From God’s word – An in-depth study of The Lord’s Prayer
By Toni Ford This week’s devotion was written by Sylvia Gunter, whose ministry is called “The Father’s Business.” Her words on the Lord’s Prayer come from her book, Based on Prayer Essentials For Living in His Presence, Vol. 2, Sylvia is passionate for Jesus and a very talented writer. I love her writings and would […]
Breakfast Cinnamon Bread, Marshmallow Surprise and Peach Muffins
By Andy Bedwell Some of my favorite memories as a child were the weekend visits to my Grand-mother Icy’s house. I would awaken to a sense of light coming from the kitchen. Then the smells and noises of pots and pans would draw me to the kitchen to spend some precious time alone with my […]
Grace under pressure: Southside grad illustrates how faith influences her life
Keiser University goalkeeper and Southside High graduate Grace McClellan celebrates Keiser’s NAIA National soccer championship victory in 2020. Photo courtesy of Grace McClellan. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The phrase “faith over fear,” is often easier spoken than accomplished, a feat few truly achieve in the face of adversity. For Etowah County athlete Grace McClellan, […]
The Alley to host AHSAA state bowling tournament
Photo: The Alley manager Emily Gibbs is readying the facility for the state bowling tournament January 27-28. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For what is believed to be a first, a venue in Gadsden and Etowah County will host an Alabama High School Athletic Association-sanctioned state tournament. The AHSAA Class 1A-5A and Class 6A-7A […]