Local basketball roundup: Glencoe, Southside post holiday tournament wins
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Boys Glencoe opened the Lincoln Round Robin Tournament with a pair of victories. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Yellow Jackets defeated Lincoln, 91-44. Grant Smith (pictured at left) paced Glencoe with 18 points, followed by Jayden Patton with 15, Davis Honeycutt and Garrett Morgan with 11 each and Aiden […]
Standout trio highlights All-Messenger volleyball team
Photos by Chris McCarthy and Becky Staples By Chris McCarthy/Publisher “Three’s a crowd” does not apply for the 2024 All-Messenger volleyball team. Glencoe’s Evelyn Nowak, Westbrook Christian’s Raylee Neal and Ashville’s Lydia Northam all produced impressive numbers worthy of special recognition, which is why the trio was named co-Players of the Year. A junior outside […]
New Glencoe football coach brings solid pedigree
Photo: Bayley Blanchard, pictured coaching during a Glencoe High game this past season, was recently hired as head football coach at the school. (Courtesy of Average Joe’s Sports Talk) By Chris McCarthy/Publisher Glencoe High’s new head football coach has hit the ground running. “It’s a bit of a whirlwind right now, but I’m very excited […]
In & Around SEC Football: Week 14 previews and predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 13 Review Auburn’s 2024 season has been filled with disappointing losses and near-misses, but the Tigers were finally able to put together a great performance as they upset Texas A&M 43-41 in quadruple overtime, last Saturday (Nov. 23) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It was Hugh Freeze’s first ranked win as […]
Mike Powell announces run for County Commission
The Etowah County Commission race has officially begun with Mike Powell officially announcing his candidacy for District 1. District 1 has been held by Joey Statum since 2010. Earlier in November, Statum announced his intentions to run for mayor of Southside in August 2025. Powell is no stranger to the Etowah County Commission. He previously […]
Local non-profit receives state grant
Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded approximately $1.05 million in grants to eight organizations that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in 20 Alabama counties. 2nd Chance, Inc., which serves Etowah, Calhoun, Cleburne and Talladega counties, will use its grant portion of $108,868 to provide shelter, supportive services and community outreach to […]
Arranging the Pieces… ‘My thanksgiving is perpetual’
By Tabitha Bozeman Henry David Thoreau said, “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” I love this quote and the way it mirrors the way I feel inside much of the time, especially this time of year. But sometimes, not even relatable quotes like this can quite do the […]
Frozen Christmas Salad, Millionaire Fudge and Christmas Jam Cake
By Andy Bedwell My favorite holiday memory is sitting in my rocking chair, holding my precious grandson and singing “Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree” while looking at the Christmas tree lights twinkle. We changed the words from Christmas tree to Santa Clause. “Oh, Santa Clause, Oh Santa Clause, Matthew wants a red tractor.” He […]
Chamber announces new president and CEO
The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County announced on Monday, Nov. 25 that Philip Hall has been named the new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Current President and CEO Christi Robinson announced in October that she would be stepping down “to pursue a business opportunity.” Following that announcement, The Chamber underwent a search […]