Conquerors push Hackleburg to deciding Game 3
After rallying to the tie series at 1-1 with a 13-3 nightcap victory on Friday, April 22, Coosa Christian came up short to Hackleburg, 13-3, in the deciding third game on Saturday, April 23, in the first round of the Class 1A state baseball playoffs. The Conquerors (10-18-1) fell behind 6-1 in the first innings […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Breanna’s 16th birthday wish
By Rosie Preston The following words seem lame as I try to explain a parent’s love. Parent sets many goals for their tiny newborn baby while believing that they will be the best parents ever. Their child will e turn out to be fabulous, generous and kind teenagers and continue until into adulthood. But it […]
The Vagabond – Local bootleg clean-ups in the 1920s
By Danny Crownover Back in April of 1924, the mayors of Gadsden, Alabama City and Attalla issued proclamations for a clean-up week under the direction of Gadsden Mayor Erwin, who started out to make “a complete job of it” by going after the bootleggers and keepers of disorderly houses. At the time, Gadsden, Alabama City […]
God’s word revealed – Defying God is not in our best interests
By John Larkins The headline in an article in the Wednesday, April 20, edition of a local newspaper commiserated with several physicians concerning a growing discontent with a medical procedure’s criminalization. The article so boldly – and brazenly – recommended full support for the operation that I was stunned by the revelation that murder was […]
From God’s word – Broaden our vision, Lord
By Toni Ford Have you ever read something and realize you might not know all there is to that particular subject, and yet you know deep in your soul that if you broadened your vision on the subject, you would gain so much more wisdom, understanding and perspective on life, and even to some degree, […]
God’s love is unlike any other
By Vicki Scott The Easter season has been celebrated, and I ‘m still in awe of all the blessings bestowed upon us that rippled from the glorious day our Savior rose. When I taught school, I would ask people to speak at our Fellowship of Christian Students meetings every Wednesday. In one case, we heard […]
Lemonade Pie and Chicken Meal-in-One
By Andy Bedwell You know those trays the waiters bring around at the end of a good meal with a slice of triple chocolate mousse, a slice of a lemon tart sprinkled with grated lemon zest (this would always be my pick) and a mocha torte with toffee drizzled over the top are, well…over the […]
Local VFW Auxiliary recognizes talented student
17-year-old Sylacauga native and homeschooled student Icie Wallace (center, holding certificate) is recognized by Gadsden VFW Auxiliary Post 2760 as the 2021-2022 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest winner. The Auxiliary awarded Wallace with a $100 check and certificate, sending her artwork to the state level to advance her in the contest. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By […]
Area teams ranked in final ASWA baseball, softball polls
Released April 21 Baseball Class 7A 1. Hewitt-Trussville 2. Central-Phenix City 3. Auburn 4. Bob Jones 5. Prattville 6. Daphne 7. Hoover 8. Tuscaloosa County 9. Spain Park 10. Oak Mountain Class 6A 1. Hartselle 2. Saraland 3. Oxford 4. Gulf Shores 5. Hueytown 6. Gardendale 7. Mountain Brook 8. Wetumpka 9. Northridge 10. Mortimer […]