The Messenger’s Political Series: Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton seeks re-election
Watch the full interview here. For those who don’t know you, give a brief bio – where you were born and raised, your professional career and your involvement with the community. “I was born and raised here in Etowah County on the west side in the Gallant-Ivalee area. I graduated high school in 1991 from […]
The Messenger’s Political Series: Etowah County Sheriff candidate Colonel Leonard Kiser shares vision for community
Watch the full interview online here. For those who don’t know you, give a brief bio – where you were born and raised, your professional career and your involvement with the community. “I grew up in Cherokee County and went to school at Spring Garden High School. Two weeks after I graduated from there in […]
Southside falls short in state soccer semifinals
Photo: Homewood’s Annie McBride (left) tries to move past Southside’s Camryn Davis during the Lady Panthers’ 5-2 loss in the Class 6A state soccer semifinals on May 13 in Huntsville. (Marvin Gentry/preps@al.com) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Southside girls soccer team’s 2022 season ended on all too familiar fashion on May 13 in Huntsville. Making […]
Westbrook comes up short in state soccer semifinals
Messenger file photo by Eddie Edwards By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Westbrook Christian’s run in the 2022 state soccer playoffs ended a game shy of a berth in the state championship game. The Lady Warriors (19-4) fell to East Limestone, 2-0 in the Class 4A/5A state semifinals on May 12 in Huntsville. Westbrook out-shot the Lady […]
Blue Devils headed to state baseball finals
Photo: Etowah High’s Briggs Freeman scores a fifth-inning run during the Blue Devils’ 3-0 victory over Hamilton in the Class 4A state baseball semifinals last Wednesday (May 11) in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Etowah High baseball program’s 26-year state championship series drought ended last Wednesday (May 11) at Larry Foster Field. […]
Lady Eagles’ season ends a game short of state
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Hokes Bluff High softball team’s season fell a game short of the state tournament last Wednesday (May 11). A few hours after keeping their season alive with a win over Childersburg in the playback bracket of the Class 3A East Regional, the Lady Eagles […]
Legals for 5/13/2022 – 5/19/2022
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by JOANN BONZI a single woman to TANYA ROBINSON MCKEE, dated August 19th, 2021 and recorded in Instrument No.:3526141in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, by reason […]
Warriors place fourth, three locals finish in top 10 at state golf tournament
The Westbrook Christian boys golf team placed fourth and three locals finished in the top 10 individual standings at the Class 3A state golf tournament on Tuesday, May 10 in Florence. The Warriors had a 698 score, finishing behind Bayside Academy, Opp and Lauderdale County in the standings. Westbrook’s Eli Edge shot a two-round score […]
Hokes Bluff splits on opening day of softball regionals
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Hokes Bluff went 1-1 during the opening day of the Class 3A East Regional softball tournament on Tuesday, May 10 at the Albertville Sports Complex. After getting off to a good start with a 13-2 victory over Saks, the Lady Eagles fell to Plainview, 10-0, later in the day. […]