Panther veteran highlights All-Messenger boys cross country
Photo by Alex Chaney By Chris McCarthy/Publisher Evan Christopher isn’t used to running from behind. Out of 10 meets this year, the Southside High senior finished in the top 10 eight times, including three first-place showings. The two races in which he failed to break into the top 10 were the Southern Showcase and Jesse […]
Southside newcomer leads off All-Messenger girls cross country
Photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher Lydia Kay accomplished quite a bit during her first year of competitive long distance running. In nine cross country meets this past season, the Southside High seventh grader finished in the top 10 five times, including first at the Etowah County Schools 5K in October and runner-up […]
Challenger Center secures funds, names director
Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama announced on November 25 that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for students in northeast Alabama. Then, on Dec. 5, the center announced Dr. Farrah Hayes as its executive director. Hayes will assume the […]
GRMC: Stroke risk increased around holidays
In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol, and busier social calendars can leave less time for exercise and sleep. Added stress from holiday preparations, shopping for gifts, increased expenses or traveling, along […]
Coosa Christian wrestling sets priorities for first season
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Halen Palmer (right) faces off against Southside’s Peyton Adams in the 157-pound weight class in high school wrestling on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Southside. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy/Publisher Coosa Christian wrestling coach Eric Rhoden is not too concerned about results on the scoreboard during the program’s first season. Rather, he will […]
In & Around SEC Football: championship game, playoff predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Iron Bowl Recap Alabama kept its playoff hopes alive with a 28-14 home victory over Auburn in the 89th Iron Bowl. Despite losing the turnover battle 4-2, the Crimson Tide never trailed and outgained the Tigers by a 457 to 399 margin. Alabama rushed for 201 yards, including 104 yards and […]
Legals for 12/06/2024 – 12/12/2024
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the 20th day of October, 2010, by Donald P. Brock and wife, Leanne Brock, as mortgagors, in favor of Jeff Chamblee, Inc., as mortgagee, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama as Instrument […]