Ford elected mayor in landslide vote
Photo: Craig Ford and family members gather for a photo shortly after Ford was elected mayor of the City of Gadsden last Tuesday (Sept. 20). Pictured from left: Ford wife Gwen, daughter Wells, daughter-in-law Erin. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor, and Emma Kirkemier, News Editor For the first time in 16 years, a new mayor will […]
Etowah, Southside receive votes in latest ASWA football rankings
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 21 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Auburn 5-0 233 2. Fairhope 5-0 164 3. Central-Phenix City 4-1 147 4. Hoover 4-1 145 5. Thompson 3-2 140 6. Opelika 4-1 90 7. Hewitt-Trussville 3-2 68 8. Enterprise 3-2 67 9. Dothan 4-1 50 10. Tuscaloosa Co. 4-1 […]
Locals make AHSAA Prep Football Spotlight
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several area student-athletes were recognized for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Football Spotlight for the week of September 16. Southside junior quarterback Gauge Nesmith (pictured above) finished with 303 total yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 52-3 victory over St. Clair County. He was 12 for […]