Local wrestlers finish runner-up at state
Photo: Ashville High’s Tyler Ebner (left) wrestles Cherokee County’s David Herrick in the 138-pound weight class during the Class 1A-4A AHSAA state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville. (Marvin Gentry/preps@al.com) Four wrestlers from Ashville and one from Southside finished as state runners-up at the AHSAA wrestling tournament […]
Late sharpshooting, clutch free throw sends Sardis to regional finals
Photo: Sardis High’s Saydi Rutledge (right) fires a pass over Ramsay’s Naomi Smitherman during the Lady Lions’ 39-38 victory in the Class 5A Northeast Regional Tournament basketball semifinals last Friday (Feb. 18) at Jacksonville State. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Caroline Johnson’s premonition last Friday (Feb. 18) was right on the money. With the […]
Glencoe Elementary Peer Helpers spread happiness to seniors on Valentine’s Day
Glencoe Peer Helpers and Sponsors assist with delivering meals to seniors at George Wallace Senior Center on Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy of Laura Sims. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Traditional roses and boxed chocolates could not compare to the elation abounding at George Wallace Senior Center on Monday, February 14, when a collection of caring […]