Patriots, Eagles, Blue Devils fall in first round
Photo: West End’s Josh Carroll (14) and Rock Sainsbury attempt to bring down Fyffe’s Logan Anderson during the Patriots’ a 48-0 loss to Fyffe in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs on Friday. Nov. 10. (Courtesy of Average Joe’s Sports Talk) West End’s season came to end on Friday, Nov. 10 with […]
The 100-mph question
By Vicki Scott This past Thursday, the Reeltown Seniors and Junior Seniors visited the Bible Museum in Lagrange, Georgia. We rode together in the church van, which provided time for us to fellowship and learn more about each other. Our pastor introduced a game where he would ask us a question and we could ask […]
Southside rally falls short against Boaz in Class 5A state playoffs
Photo: Southside’s Silas Osborne (9) and Tytan Rich (34) pursue Boaz quarterback Tyler Pierce during the Panthers’ 10-7 loss in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 10 at Barney Hood Stadium. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside finished three points short of the program’s first playoff victory in five […]
In & around SEC football: Week 11 previews
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 10 Recap Another dominant second half propelled Alabama to a vital 42-28 win over LSU last week, inching the Crimson Tide closer to securing the SEC West title and another meeting with Georgia for the SEC championship. LSU scored late in the first half to tie the game at […]
Beloved veteran honored in emotional program at GCHS
Photos by Kaitlin Hoskins. By Kaitlin Hoskins, news editor A program honoring those who served in the various branches of the United States military was a somber yet uplifting event at Gadsden City High School on Wednesday, November 8. The Gadsden City High School concert choir and symphonic band performed and members of the school’s […]
Gadsden hosts energizing ‘State of the City’ address
The atmosphere at the State of the City Address in Gadsden Tuesday, November 7, could accurately be described as “energized.” The energy was evident in the choice of music before and after the event — well known rock anthems. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford took to the stage shortly after “Eye of the Tiger” played across […]
Governor Ivey prohibits burning statewide
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statewide “no burn order” Wednesday, November 8. The “no burn order” is part of a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration which prohibits all outdoor burning in Alabama. The order went in to effect Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 8 a.m. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which greatly increases the potential for dangerous wildfire activity,” Ivey said. “State Forester Rick […]
Local gridders recognized by AHSAA
Photo courtesy of Grant Campbell Several area football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight for the Week of Nov. 3. Southside’s Mason Teague rushed for 241 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries in the Panthers’ 45-17 victory over Etowah. Teague, who currently has 1,955 rushing yards and 25 […]
Legals for 11/10/2023 – 11/16/2023
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lessie Fluharty, an unmarried woman, to Generation Mortgage Company, on November 10, 2008, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on November 26, 2008, as […]