Gadsden City’s flag football team defeats Clay-Chalkville
AHSAA Girls’ Flag Football Scoreboard THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 RESULTS CLASS 6A/7A Bob Jones 28, Columbia 0 Daphne 27, Baldwin County 0 Foley 1, Baker 0, forfeit Hoover 19, Minor 0 Northridge 34, Brookwood 8 Oxford 32, McAdory 0 Oxford 41, Midfield 6 Paul Bryant 18, Central-Tuscaloosa 12 CLASS 1A/5A American Christian 13, Sipsey Valley 12 Boaz 31, Pell City 7 Francis Marion 40, Linden 0 Lanett 24, Valley 14 Montgomery Catholic 31, Smiths Station 25 Selma 1, Wilcox Central 0, forfeit WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 RESULTS CLASS 6A/7A Opelika 32, Carver-Montgomery 14 Oxford 40, Clay-Chalkville 6 Russell County 44, Percy Julian 0 CLASS 1A/5A Tallassee 34, Elmore County 0 […]
Kitchen fire at AJ’s in Southside causes minor damage
According to Southside Fire Department (SFD), a kitchen fire at AJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill caused minor damage. “At 4:29 p.m. [Thursday, September 18], a 911 call was received for a reported kitchen fire at AJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill on Highway 77,” a press release from SFD stated. “Southside and Rainbow City Fire Departments […]
Etowah County Fair Returns for Its 86th Year This September
The 86th Annual Etowah County Fair returns to Attalla, Alabama, from September 23rd through 28th the event will be held at the Etowah County Fair Grounds located at 210 Griffin Street, Attalla, AL. 35954, this beloved local tradition promises something for everyone. The fair will feature a wide variety of exhibits, vendor booths, nightly live […]
Challenger Center set to open in 2026: June Scobee Rodgers shares inspiration for the center
June Scobee Rodgers grew up in Odenville in the “poorest family among poor neighbors”, being teased by the kids on the bus, with a dream to be a teacher. Now, she meets with kings, presidents and movie stars as the founding chair of the Challenger Center, and the widow of the Challenger space shuttle Commander […]
County names new EMA director
Etowah County appointed Jim Slick for the newly created position of emergency management agency director on Tuesday, September 16. The vote was unanimous and came after a series of interviews by a committee assembled by the commission including the sheriff, county engineer and various other professionals from the emergency management field. Slick, an Oxford native […]
County hears concerns about polling locations
The Etowah County County Commission heard concerns from Gary Walls, an Etowah county voter, who attended the commission meeting on Tuesday, September 16, to express his opinions on the relocation of polling places, which happened last month. Walls, who voted at the New Union Fire Station, said he is not happy with the distance to […]
Run-off election will settle three positions
Voters in Southside and Walnut Grove will once again head to the polls this Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to settle a handful of races that were left undecided on August 26, 2025. The mayoral race between incumbent Dana Snyder, current Etowah County Commissioner Joey Statum and former councilman Dan Childs in Southside, as well as […]
Southside FFA receives national distinction
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent Southside High School’s FFA program, guided by Agriscience teacher and FFA advisor Dr. Allison Heald, was awarded the coveted three-star ranking by the National FFA Organization. Fewer than 10 percent of FFA chapters nationwide claim this distinction, making it an exceptional honor for Heald and her students. The National Chapter […]
West End High School honors volleyball champions
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent With recent improvements to West End High School’s gymnasium, the school’s coaching staff felt it was the perfect time to showcase the volleyball program’s accomplished history. Bethany Turner, varsity volleyball coach at West End High School, recognizes the impact that past successes can have on current and future teams. “I […]