Gaston falls to Locust Fork
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gaston lost to Locust Fork, 35-14, in Class 2A, Region 6 action on October 14. For the Bulldogs (2-6, 1-4), Kobe Harris (pictured above) rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. Joel Hester was 7 for 10 in passing for 112 yards and a touchdown. Keller […]
Eagles, Warriors, Bulldogs come up short
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Hokes Bluff fell to Sylvania, 28-0, on October 14. The Eagles (4-4, 3-3) conclude Class 4A, Region 6 play this Friday (Oct. 21) at home against Piedmont. Westbrook Christian came up short against Class 3A Region 6 rival Plainview, 31-28, on October 14 in Rainbow City. The Warriors (4-4, […]
In & around SEC football: Week 6 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 6 Recap Despite four turnovers, two missed field goals and a backup quarterback playing the entire game, Alabama still managed to escape with a 24-20 win over Texas A&M last Saturday. The Aggies had a chance to win the game on the final play of the game from the […]
Westbrook tops Glencoe in area volleyball tournament
Photo: The Westbrook Christian volleyball team gathers for a photo after defeating Glencoe in the finals of the Class 3A, Area 11 Tournament last Wednesday (Oct. 13), in Rainbow City. Pictured, front row, from left: Kylee Wyatt, Brielle Wood, Taylor Meador, Ellison Stewart. Back row, from left: assistant coach Dale Beason, assistant coach Courtlyn Barber, […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Comfort food and apple cobbler
By Andy Bedwell Fall is the season for comfort food, and I can hardly wait to try some new recipes. Let’s climb out of our recipe rut with a few of my favorites. Sloppy Joes 2 pounds ground chuck 1 large onion, chopped ½ cup bell pepper, chopped ½ cup brown sugar 2 cups ketchup […]
Helping seniors stay independent
By Vicki Scott While perusing Facebook recently, I noticed where the George Wallace Senior Center in Glencoe now has an alarm program for the senior community. The program seems to be geared toward the homebound. When I had the opportunity to be a part of this senior center, there were several seniors who had fallen, […]
From God’s word – Listen, look and wake up
By Toni Ford While recently reading in Isaiah 51 and 52, the words “listen, “look” and “wake up” kept popping up. I have learned over time that when I continue to see the same word or phrase repeatedly in a section of Scripture, it is wise to pay closer attention. The words are there over […]
The Vagabond – Local 4H clubs thrived in late 1940s
By Danny Crownover In 1947, assistant Etowah County agent H. J. Jackson began the reenrollment campaign of the Etowah County 4-H Club, which in 1946 had 2,353 members, 1,203 boys and 1,150 girls. The club was considered to be the largest organization of its kind in the world and the most effective in carrying on […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Life lessons throughout the years
By Rosie Preston As I wrote this article earlier this week, I was reminded of the years of styles, politicians, weather changes, babies being born, people passing away, the Vietnam War (many guys I knew never came home), becoming paranoid about car accidents, being in fear of something happening to one of my loved ones, […]