Students get glimpse of history thanks to donation
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Students at Etowah High School had an opportunity to flip through pages of history earlier this week. Dr. Nate Ayers, principal of Etowah High, called sophomore Leidy Lopez and freshman John Usry to the Golden Club Room in the school’s library, Tuesday, May 18, so they could help look through […]
God’s word revealed – Christ established only one Church
By John Larkins It seems impossible that anyone would study Jesus Christ’s mission campaign and accept false teachers’ claims that there is more than one Church. There it is, and untold misery in lost salvation will accompany that strange idea. Just one reminder – Jesus willingly paid the price for human salvation. Reflect on that […]
From God’s word – Dropped, crumpled and dirty
By Toni Ford Have you ever heard a speaker begin their seminar or talk by holding up a $20 bill? A speaker who recently spoke in front of 300 students asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Of course, hands started going up all across the room. He said, “I am going to give this […]
Gadsden State holds pinning ceremony
The Gadsden State Community College Division of Health Sciences recognized students earning their associate degree in Registered Nursing during a recent pinning ceremony with speakers Matt Cleghorn, class president, and Gracie Berry, class chaplain. The 2023 program graduates are: Serena Acosta of Ashville; Gracie Berry of Attalla; Miranda Kilgore of Boaz; Brianna Morgan of Carrollton, […]
Hokes Bluff coach recognized by governor’s proclamation
On Monday, May 15, State Rep. Mark Gidley presented Hokes Bluff High School head football coach Mike Robertson with a proclamation from Gov. Kay Ivey recognizing Robertson’s recent induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Pictured, from left: HBHS assistant principal Rush Rutledge, HBES counselor and Robertson’s daughter Alex Ball, HBHS […]
Area students recognized at Snead State Awards Day
Snead State Community College spotlighted students on Thursday, April 20, for their achievements. Kileigh Blackwell of Hokes Bluff was awarded the Catalyst for Success Award in Chemistry and Sydney Correll of Attalla was awarded a chemistry award. Graciela Ruiz of Attalla was awarded the Outstanding Office Administration Award. Snead State students receiving transfer scholarships from […]
Snead State pins 2023 registered nurses
Snead State Community College pinned 32 students in a registered nurse pinning ceremony in the Bevill Center, May 2. Friends, family, and Snead State faculty and administration attended to celebrate the students’ accomplishments. Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore addressed the RNs during the ceremony. “I believe we have the best nursing program in the […]
Etowah County Republican Party awards scholarships to four students
The Etowah County Republican Party (ECRP) Executive Committee recently awarded a $1,500 scholarship to four local students. The 2023 Etowah County Republican Party Scholarship recipients were Katie Giles, Glencoe High School; Caleb Smith, Parker Gross and Emily Davenport, all from Southside High School. The organization intended to award only three scholarships, but due to missing […]
Blue Devils win state baseball championship
Photo: The Etowah High baseball team celebrates shortly after winning the Class 4A state baseball championship last Wednesday (May 17) at Jacksonville State. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor On the heels of the Etowah High boys bowling team ending the school’s 23-year state championship drought last November, the school’s baseball team did likewise last Wednesday […]