Patriots spread the wealth in win over Gaylesville
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Ron Balaskovitz/Sand Mountain Reporter Behind touchdowns from five different players, including two on defense, West End crushed host Gaylesville, 63-26, in the Patriots’ season opener on August 19. Rockman Sainsbury and Kane Lawson each rushed for three touchdowns, while Jaxson Hamby scored a pair of defensive touchdowns. “I […]
Ashville opens season with win over St. Clair County
Photo: Ashville’s Greyson Simpson kicks a 48-yard field goal as Jaden Harris holds during the Bulldogs’ 26-21 victory over St. Clair County in high school football on August 18. (Courtesy of Becky Staples Photography) Ashville won its opening game of the season for the ninth straight year with a 26-21 victory over St. Clair County […]
Sardis ends losing skid in Stephenson’s debut
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Ron Balaskovitz/Sand Mountain Reporter First-year Sardis head coach Chris Stephenson said in all his years coaching, last Friday’s first half against DAR might have been the worst one he’s ever had a team play. But the Lions found a way to turn it around in the second half, […]
Titans fall to Georgia powerhouse
Photo: Gadsden City quarterback Matthew Sparks (left) is pressured by Carrollton’s Brodie Bradburn during the Titans’ 69-7 loss in high school football on August 19 at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Gadsden City fell to Carrollton, Ga., 69-7, in the Titans’ season opener on August 19 at GCHS. Gadsden City’s lone score came with 4:32 left in […]
Miscues doom Panthers in loss to Guntersville
Photo: Southside Jerrod Harden (right) battles against Springville’s Chandler Chancellor during the Panthers’ 21-7 loss in high school football on August 19. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Guntersville turned three first-half turnovers into three touchdowns on the way to a 21-7 victory over Southside on August 18 at Barney Hood Stadium. The Panthers’ lone score came on Gauge […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Brunch and baking
I’ve always enjoyed a brunch, both as a hostess and a guest. One reason that you can serve almost any food you prefer, from an egg and cheese dish to a tenderloin. When I begin thinking about which of my favorite dishes I usually prepare for a late-morning or noontime gathering, I realized that I […]
Sick sons and not-so-urgent care
By Vicki Scott Last Sunday seemed like a usual day as I got up, prayed, drank water and perked some coffee. “Easy Like Sunday Morning” by Lionel Richie and The Commodores played in my head during my time with God. While retrieving my cell phone messages, a text message chimed in from my son Joseph. […]
From God’s word – What is the Fruit of the Spirit?
By Toni Ford Paul’s life, along with many others, was changed by the good news of salvation through faith in Christ. During the existence of the Galatia church, this good news was being attacked and false teachers were infiltrating the churches of Galatia and teaching a false “gospel” which was confusing to the people. Due […]
The Vagabond – The Great Freeze of 1899 in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Monday, February 13, 1899, was the coldest ever day experienced by Gadsden and Etowah County, as the thermometer dropped to 14 degrees below zero. Local businesses were completely paralyzed. Four inches of snow fell, followed by sleet and a biting wind. Water pipes froze and the exposed ones burst. Gadsden looked like […]