Conquerors upend No. 6 Spring Garden
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Sparked by an opportunistic defense, Coosa Christian posted a 21-6 victory over Class 1A No. 6 Spring Garden on Sept. 5. The Conquerors (1-1) caused six turnovers, including three fumble recoveries, two interceptions. Coosa took the lead for good on a pair of first-quarter field goals by Jadan Burns, […]
Glencoe, Sardis notch wins
Photo: Glencoe’s Jayden Patton (11) goes up for a catch as Weaver’s Keshawn Allen defends during the Yellow Jackets’ 24-20 victory in high school football on Sept. 1 at GHS. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Glencoe opened its season on Sept. 1 with a 24-20 victory over Weaver. The Yellow Jackets open their Class 3A Region […]
Titans fall short against Hewitt-Trussville
Photo: Gadsden City’s Dre Kirkpatrick, Jr., avoids the tackle attempts of Hewitt-Trussville’s Trevor Moultrie (22) and Verdell Snider during the Titan’s 42-27 loss in high school football on Sept. 1 at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Gadsden City fell to Hewitt-Trussville, 42-27, on Sept. 1 at GCHS. For the Titans (1-1), T.J. Worthy rushed for 168 yards […]
Gaston, West End, Etowah, Ashville come up short
Photo: Gaston’s Keller Skaggs (9) gains yardage as Kyle Fitts (second from right) provides blocking during the Bulldogs’ 35-0 loss to Appalachian in high school football on Sept. 1. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Gaston fell to Appalachian, 35-0, in the Bulldogs’ home opener on Sept. 1. For Gaston, Nate Oliver rushed eight times for 49 yards. Kodie […]
Panthers produce against Hokes Bluff
Photo: Southside quarterback Gauge NeSmith hands off to Mason Teague during the Panthers’ 37-12 victory over Hokes Bluff in high school football on Aug. 31 at SHS. (Courtesy of Average Joe’s Sports Talk) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor After being held to one touchdown in a loss to Guntersville last week, Southside experienced relatively little difficulty in […]
Community Calendar: Sept. 1, 2023
September 1 Crochet & Knitting Club at the Genealogy Branch of the GPL from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fellowship and share knowledge with other knitters and crocheters. Basic assistance will be available. Participants are asked to bring their own supplies. For additional information, call 256-549-4688. Line Dancing with Becky at Southside Community Center from […]
Gadsden State honors Richard Lindsey with naming ceremony
The Gadsden State Cherokee Arena was packed with friends, family, Chamber of Commerce members and college employees today for a naming ceremony honoring Richard Lindsey. “It is my privilege to announce the naming of this building as the Richard Lindsey Arena,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State. “What an honor it is to […]
Theatre of Gadsden bringing “Sordid Lives” play to stage
Theatre of Gadsden is bringing Sordid Lives to stage for two weekends, Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 15-17. The play is subtitled “a black comedy about white trash.” According to a press release from Theatre of Gadsden, the show will “make you laugh out loud, maybe shed a tear, and show off a variety of quirky […]
Gadsden Museum of Art announces new exhibits for September 2023
The Gadsden Museum of Art has four new exhibitions opening and will host a reception for all exhibitions during the upcoming First Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Artists Heather Baumbach and Tracie Hayes have collaborated on the show “Though Entry is Barred” that can be viewed in the Courtyard and Piano Galleries located on the first […]