Local teams fall in subregionals
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Mazely Ball goes in for a layup during the Lady Eagles’ 48-37 loss to Alexandria in the Class 3A subregional playoffs on Friday, Feb. 7 at HBHS. (courtesy of Alex Chaney) Hokes Bluff fell to Alexandria, 48-37, in the Class 3A subregional playoffs on Friday, Feb. 7 at HBHS. The Lady Eagles […]
Panthers qualify for state wrestling tournament
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Nine Southside High student-athletes qualified for the AHSAA state wrestling tournament. At the AHSAA North Super Section wrestling tour on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Birmingham CrossPlex’s Bill Harris Arena, Southside finished third behind Gardendale and Athens. The top six section finishers in each weight class advanced to the […]
Eddy Norris named head coach of Gadsden State women’s basketball
Photo and article courtesy of Gadsden State Longtime coach Eddy Norris was recently named women’s head basketball coach at Gadsden State. With 34 years of experience coaching at the collegiate and high school levels, Norris brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. “I’ve been blessed,” he said. “It’s been 34 successful years […]
Senator Tuberville introduces resolution to repeal an EPA methane program
On Tuesday, February 4, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced a resolution — under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) — against the Methane Emissions Reduction Program implemented in the 2022 passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In the IRA, Congress amended the Clean Air Act (CAA) to create […]
Boys area tournament wrap up: five local teams hosting subregional playoff game
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Noah Johnson (5) drives to the basket as Oneonta’s Luke Maples defends during the Eagles’ 68-51 victory in the Class 4A Area 11 Tournament championship games on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Attalla. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy/Publisher Hokes Bluff defeated Oneonta, 68-51, in the Class 4A Area 11 Tournament championship […]
Girls area tournament wrap up: GCHS, Hokes Bluff, Sardis to host in subregionals
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Addison Simmons drives against Oneonta’s Reagan Phelps during the Lady Eagles’ 37-24 win in the Class 4A Area 11 Tournament championship game on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Hokes Bluff. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy/Publisher Gadsden City defeated Fort Payne, 48-35, in the championship game of the Class 6A Area […]
Blue Devils deliver the goods at state bowling tournament
Photo: The Etowah High boys bowling team gathers for a photo after winning the Class 1A-5A state championship on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Bowlero Bowling Center in Mobile. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Chris Beitel, McKaden Jones, Grayson Hunt. Standing, from left:coach Johnathan “Bink” Wise, Ben Beitel, E.J. Teal, Jaxson Bush, Damon “Dae Dae” Devine, […]
Southside boys place third, girls fifth at state bowling tournament
AHSAA photo by David Holtsford By Chris McCarthy, Publisher The Southside High bowling teams acquitted themselves well earlier this week in Mobile. The Panthers boys placed third overall and the girls finished fifth at the AHSAA Class 6A/7A state tournament at the Bowlero Bowling Center. “Our kids were obviously disappointed that they didn’t achieve their […]
Gadsden City seniors sign college scholarships
Photo: Gadsden City seniors Nemo Samples T.J. Worthy, Alex Swafford and Taylor Barber (pictured, from left) signed college football scholarships on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the GCHS library. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher Four Gadsden City High seniors had their hard work in the classroom and on the football field pay dividends earlier this […]