The Devotion to Christ – A few surprises along the way
By Brian Cook As I mentioned in an earlier column, my wife and I visited an Amish community in Ethridge, Tenn., in 2013. That experience sent me on an intellectual faith journey through every major denomination of Christianity, as well as church history, and culminating in my conversion to Catholicism on April 3, 2021. However, […]
From God’s word – Elisha and the twenty loaves
By Toni Ford Have you ever come upon a certain chapter from the Bible or maybe a couple of verses from that chapter and you continue to read, chew and meditate on that one particular Scripture over and over for several days? That recently happened to me when I came upon 2 Kings 4: 42-44, […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie – Life is all about surprises
By Rosie Preston A birthday party, a marriage proposal, an unexpected check in the mail or finding something of sentimental value are all wonderful surprises. Two years ago, my family threw me a birthday party for me, and everyone that I knew came by. As my sister’s and I have gotten older, we don’t see […]
Birthday celebrations and pooped-out cars
By Vicki Scott My grandmother’s baby sister recently had her 95th birthday, and my husband Alan and I traveled to Opp to join the celebration. When sharing my intentions, one of my friends thought I said that we were going to my grandmother’s “babysitter’s birthday party.” Either one is hard to imagine but both are […]
Southside’s Rose highlights All-Messenger girls basketball
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside’s run to the Northeast Regional Tournament finals was fueled by a senior-laden starting lineup, and no upperclassman was more important to the Lady Panthers’ success than center Grace Ann Rose. The Faulkner signee’s presence in the post spelled doom for 25 of the 31 teams […]
Gaston’s Merriman leads off All-Messenger boys basketball
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor By his own admission, Gaston High’s Mica Merriman is the type of athlete who thrives under pressure. “I want the ball in tight situations,” he said. “That’s always my mindset, that I can always knock [the shots] down.” The 6’4 junior guard certainly made his share […]
Local teacher/coach opens sports facility
Photo: 256 Elite Training Facility and Recreation Center partners Mica Merriman, Jason Reeves and Dylan Walker (pictured, from left) gather for a photo during the facility’s grand opening on Friday, April 5 in East Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Michael Merriman’s 15-year dream was realized on Friday, April 5 in East Gadsden. The Gaston […]
Five local teams ranked in latest ASWA baseball, softball polls
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released April 11 Softball Class 7A 1. Thompson 2. Hewitt-Trussville 3. Hoover 4. Central-Phenix City 5. Daphne 6. Huntsville 7. Austin 8. Vestavia Hills 9. Fairhope 10. Tuscaloosa County Class 6A 1. Helena 2. Wetumpka 3. Saraland 4. Hartselle 5. Athens 6. Hazel Green 7. Muscle Shoals 8. Spanish […]
Legals for 4/12/2024 – 4/18/2024
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John H. Stoddard, Jr. and wife, Amanda Quinn Stoddard, to Family Savings Federal Credit Union on the January 22, 2018, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3462236, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of […]