Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Lest ye be judged
By Rosie Preston There is a new movie out about Elvis Presley that has been approved by his family. Apparently, the amount of money the film has already made is tremendous. Even though Elvis has been gone since August of 1977, his memory and appeal remain. Elvis was probably the most famous rock and roll […]
The Vagabond – First known baseball game in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover The first baseball game ever mentioned being played in Gadsden took place in 1879 on the grounds of Miss Fanny Fullenwider’s school located at Eighth Street between Walnut and Chestnut streets in 1879. Participating were local teenage boys and girls. Martin Sibert was the catcher, while the tall, graceful and beautiful Miss […]
Local teams ranked in latest ASWA basketball poll
Released January 12 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Sparkman 3. Vestavia Hills 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5. Bob Jones 6. Davidson 7. Foley 8. Chelsea 9. Huntsville 10. Central-Phenix City Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Mortimer Jordan 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 4. McGill-Toolen Catholic 5. Carver-Montgomery 6. Oxford 7. Mountain Brook 8. Huffman 9. Parker 10. Pell […]
Ashville’s Stevens signs with University of Mobile
Photo: Ashville High School senior signed a cross country scholarship with the University of Mobile last Wednesday (Jan. 11). Pictured, sitting, from left: Johnnie Stevens, Patsy Stevens, Joe Stevens, Martha Montgomery, Jim Montgomery. Standing, from left: AHS athletic director/head football coach Shea Monroe, Joe’s dad J.P., Joe’s mom Leigh, AHS cross country coach Michele Rogers. […]
Hokes Bluff wears down Westbrook
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Eli Edge (13) drives to the basket as Hokes Bluff’s Jordan Presely defends during the Eagles’ 55-38 victory in boys basketball last Tuesday (Jan. 10) in Rainbow City. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Credit grace under pressure as a key factor in Hokes Bluff’s 55-38 victory over Etowah County neighbor and Class […]
In & around SEC football: National Championship Game Recap
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Georgia submitted the most dominant championship game performance in the history of college football, as the Bulldogs pu-mmeled TCU, 65-7, last Monday (Jan. 10) in Los Angeles. Georgia captured its second straight national title, becoming the first team to win back-to-back championships since Alabama in 2011-2012. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett completed […]
ACCC recognizes Gadsden State student-athletes
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several Gadsden State student-athletes were recently named to the Alabama Community College Conference Honor Roll. The following students maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher during the 2022 fall semester. Women’s Cross Country: Jordan Clark, Chloe Davidson, Kiera Johnson, Gabrielle Moore, Lacey Rich, Mallory Rich. Men’s Cross Country: Ashton Vann […]
Wine Down Spa brings ‘touchless’ spa to Southeast
Photo: Wine Down Spa Owner Shelia Carrington poses for a photo in her rejuvenation lounge, featuring the spa’s wine, charcuterie board and other offerings. (Courtesy of Wine Down Spa) 01-12-2023 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Wine Down Spa, which opened in April in the Gadsden Mall, may be the first business in the Southeast to […]
Hospice is ‘not the end,’ says local practitioner
Photo: The Federal Building in downtown Gadsden holds Comfort Care Hospice, among other businesses. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 01-12-2023 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Countless families in our community have been faced with the hard decision of enrolling a loved one in hospice care. Over a dozen hospice providers operate in Gadsden alone. According to local practitioners, […]