Titans end regular season with win over Calera
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden City clinched its first winning regular season record in six years with a 24-0 victory over Calera on October 21. The Titans (6-4, 5-0) have an open date this week and will host Cullman in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs on November 4. With […]
Southside falls to Moody in region finale
Photo: Southside’s Evam McDonald (14), Jaython Novak (7) and Tytan Rich (34) celebrate Novak’s fumble recovery during the Panthers’ 35-13 loss to Moody in high school football on October 21. (Chris McCarthy) Coming out of the first quarter tied 7-7, Moody scored 28 straight points en route to a 35-13 victory over Southside on October […]
Patriots drop to fourth playoff seed with loss to Locust Fork
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy In a game that decided the third and fourth playoffs seeds in Class 2A, Region 6, West End fell to lost to Locust Fork, 26-16, on October 21. The Patriots (6-3, 4-3) will travel to Aliceville on Nov. 4 in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs. […]
Yellow Jackets fall to Geraldine
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Glencoe closed out its Class 3A, Region 6 schedule with a 49-27 loss to Geraldine on October 21. The Bulldogs built a 28-0 lead before the Yellow Jackets got on the scoreboard when Aaron Mann (pictured above) broke free for a 72-yard run to Geraldine’s 8-yard line. A personal […]
Local football teams come up short in Week 9
Photo: Etowah’s Antron Mostella (32) tackles Cullman’s Reagan Ogstad as Corey Duncan (17) Caleb Freeman (2), J’Shun Patrick (45), Conner Dingler (13) and Brant Stringer (22) assist during the Blue Devils’ 31-7 loss in high school football on October 21 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Etowah lost to Cullman, 31-7, on October 21 in Attalla. The […]
Local volleyball teams compete at North Super Regionals
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Westbrook Christian went 1-1 at the Class 3A North Super Regional volleyball tournament last Thursday (Oct. 20) in Huntsville. The Lady Warriors (36-6) defeated Colbert County, 3-0, in the opening round before falling to Susan Moore, 3-0 in the quarterfinals. Glencoe went 1-1 at the Class 3A North Super […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Cozy fall recipes
By Andy Bedwell I always look forward to “Cozy Fall Recipes” in the month of October. My family still enjoys sharing their favorites with all of you. New River Chili 1/2 cup macaroni (uncooked) 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 […]
Cold suppers and passed out in-laws
By Vicki Scott I’m not sure which day carried the most craziness this past weekend, which started out on Friday with our oldest daughter Eva bringing our grandchildren over to spend the night. Our daughter-in-law Machi would then take them to a birthday party the next day at 10 a.m. When the grandchildren arrived, I […]
From God’s word – The Holiness of God
By Toni Ford Is there one particular action that draws you quickly into the presence of God? For me, it is worship! I love worshiping the Father, and worship music ministers to me when I need a “pick me up” or need to be encouraged in my faith. Certain worship songs that the Lord uses […]