Area players, coach named to ASWA all-state football team
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Twelve local players and one coach were recently selected to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2022 All-State football team. Four players made the first team – Gadsden City senior Ryan Wood at offensive line and Gadsden City senior Gabriel Brito at punter in Class 6A and […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Brownies and bars
By Andy Bedwell Holidays are a time for special touches. We decorate the house for the season, inside and out. We also dress up our dinners and desserts. Let’s bake some bars this week and save them for the holidays. Snow Covered Brownies 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 cake chocolate, melted […]
Westbrook hitter tops All-Messenger volleyball team
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy With top returning senior Brielle Wood sidelined due to an injury for much of the 2022 season, Westbrook Christian volleyball coach Denise Mattison knew exactly where to turn for production and leadership. “Raegan Harrell had to step up this year and be a captain with Brielle not ready to […]
Phone videos connect the dots
By Vicki Scott Guess who was at the Gatlin Brothers’ concert on December 9 in Montgomery? My husband Alan and I were in the balcony along with several people our age or older. During the show, videos depicted places of where the band had been and people they had met throughout their career. I am […]
From God’s word – Immanuel, God is with us
By Toni Ford There are numerous Scriptures in the Bible stating, describing and explaining how, when and where God is with us. There is one particular Scripture I’d like to highlight this week. Isaiah 7:14 says, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, […]
Southside QB highlights All-Etowah County Schools football
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside’s Gauge NeSmith was on target more often than not this past football season. After finishing the year with a combined 2,724 total yards and 30 touchdowns passing and rushing, the junior quarterback was selected as the Player of the Year for the All-Etowah County Schools […]
The Vagabond – How the Dwight Cotton Mill came to area
By Danny Crownover The Vagabond recently attended the Alabama Power Company retiree group luncheon. These great folks call themselves The Energizers. The Vagabond’s sweetheart, Lynn Pruitt, is a member. The luncheon brought memories of a luncheon celebration on Alabama Power Company’s 40th birthday, during which Colonel O.R. Hood, one of the original incorporators of Alabama […]
Southside trio signs college scholarships
Photo: Southside High Scholl seniors Maddie Smith, Rachel Wilson and Dre’sen Champagne (pictured, from left) signed college athletic scholarships on December 7 at the SHS auditorium. (Chris McCarthy/MeCarthy) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Three Southside High School seniors recently expanded their academic and athletic horizons. Rachel Wilson (volleyball), Dre’sen Champagne (baseball) and Maddie Gri-ffith (softball) signed junior […]
Eagle Rock founder shares experiences
Photo: Eagle Rock Boys Home Founder Scott Hilton signs a copy of his book, ‘Raising My Brother’s Child’ during the book launch event. (Courtesy of Colin Edwards/That’s My Dad Project) By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The founder of Eagle Rock Boys Home shares his life story and personal guide to parenting in his book “Raising […]