Casting on the Coosa: Fishing lessons from a heron
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent We’ve experienced various and sundry types of weather over the past seven days, but it seemed to affect the fishermen moreso than the fish. Last Saturday we had 35-degree weather in the morning with 25-m.p.h. wind in the afternoon compared to 75 degrees on Tuesday. It’s like like riding a rollercoaster. […]
Etowah, Westbrook ranked in latest ASWA baseball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released April 14 Baseball Class 7A 1. Hewitt-Trussville 2. Auburn 3. Central-Phenix City 4. Bob Jones 5. Prattville 6. Daphne 7. Oak Mountain 8. Hoover 9. Tuscaloosa County 10. Spain Park Class 6A 1. Hartselle 2. Saraland 3. Oxford 4. Gulf Shores 5. Mountain Brook 6. Hueytown 7. Gardendale […]
Local baseball roundup
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Coosa Christian defeated Gaylesville, 6-4, in Class 1A, Area 12 action last Thursday (April 14). For the Conquerors, Brody Nelson went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored, while Thomas Skaggs went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI. Blaine West scored three runs. Sardis split […]
Area softball roundup
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Hokes Bluff finished with 10 hits in a 15-1 victory over Collinsville last Thursday (April 14). Gracie Blair, Abby Payne, and Kileigh Blackwell all had multiple hits for the Lady Eagles. Blackwell earned the win on the mound, allowing four hits, one run and one walk while striking out […]
Mega-Success: Little Canoe Creek puts Etowah County on the industrial map
From left to right: Etowah County Commissioners Joey Statum, Johnny Grant, Jamie Grant, Tim Ramsey, Jeffery Washington and Craig Inzer, Jr. express their support for Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site. Photo courtesy of Etowah County Commission. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Fourteen years ago, the Etowah County Commission planted a seed for economic growth at Little […]
Ashville sweeps Lincoln Meet No. 3
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Ashville High girls and boys track and field teams easily outdistanced the competition at the Lincoln Meet No. 3 on April 8. The Lady Bulldogs’ point total of 194.50 was 70 points better than that of runner-up Lincoln, while the AHS boys finished with […]
Titans shine at GCHS Open Meet No. 5
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden City athletes earned 14 gold medals, including 10 individual wins, at the GCHS Open track and field meet No. 5 om April 7. Kyla Price (pictured above), Dhruv Patel and Braydon Mayes all finished first in two events – Price in the 200 and […]
Gadsden Public Library’s Rachel Cole recognized with Hometown Hero Award
Pictured, from left: Rachel Cole’s mother, Emily, Rachel Cole, Kristi Kent and Morgan Lavender celebrate Cole’s contributions to her community with the Hometown Hero Award. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A once unsung community champion garnered a sentimental honor in March, with friends and family gathering to witness her contributions receive notable recognition. […]
New Chamber President & CEO shares vision for Etowah County
Photo courtesy of The Chamber. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As the new year progresses, The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County welcomes an established and influential figure in the community aboard its team. Recent President & CEO – Elect Christi Robinson conveys her immense gratitude upon obtaining this opportunity, detailing her passion for propelling […]