Girls basketball scores 11/21 – 11/25
Girls Basketball Games 11/21 Gadsden City girls varsity basketball team lost Friday’s neutral non-conference game against Midfield 56-39. Hokes Bluff girls varsity basketball team won Friday’s home non-conference game against Southside 47-42. West End varsity basketball team lost Friday’s non-conference game against Sand Rock West End 32-47 Etowah girls varsity basketball team won Friday’s non-conference […]
In and around the SEC
By Cole Frederick Auburn Week 13 Recap Deuce Knight dazzled in his first career start, and the true freshman signal-caller led the Tigers to a 62-17 victory over Mercer. Auburn trailed early, but the offense exploded after facing a 14-7 deficit. Knight rushed for 162 yards and four touchdowns, and he threw for 239 yards […]
Hokes Bluff girls win Champions Thanksgiving Classic
The Hokes Bluff Lady Eagles had a four-games-in-five-days stretch that spilled into the week of Thanksgiving, but it was a challenge that they took head on. After defeating Southside 47-42 last Friday, Hokes Bluff immediately turned around the next morning to play in the 2025 Champions Thanksgiving Classic. The field was set with Hokes Bluff, […]
County basketball scoreboard and record roundup
Here is an update on the early-season performances for all of the local varsity basketball programs, as well as their upcoming schedules. With the vast majority of football teams being eliminated from playoff contention, many basketball teams around the county have finally been able to tip things off. Coosa Christian Girls (2-1) Next Game(s): At […]
John S. Jones Elementary celebrates 97 on state report card
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Faculty, staff and students at John S. Jones Elementary School celebrated their exceptional state report card score of 97 with a schoolwide event. Principal Jenny Ryals said several teachers asked to recognize the 67th day of school because of a “six-seven” trend among students. “We decided to build off of that, […]
Service and leadership at heart of Gaston High Key Club project
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Gaston High School’s Key Club honored military veterans by placing American flags on graves at Crestwood Cemetery. Key Club sponsor, Amy Noakers, said the mission of the Bulldog Key Club is to build a family within the school by teaching leadership and encouraging a sense of responsibility through community service. “Teenagers […]
Talton named assistant superintendent for Etowah County Schools
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Julie Talton, director of elementary curriculum, continuous improvement and testing for Etowah County Schools, has been named the district’s new assistant superintendent. Talton, a Glencoe High School graduate, joined the Etowah County central office last school year. Over her 26-year career, she has served in multiple leadership roles in St. Clair […]
Southside Theatre shines at Trumbauer, eyes next big production
Southside High School theatre students, led by director Jason Bozeman, delivered another strong performance at the District 7 Trumbauer Festival on Nov. 1. The Walter Trumbauer Festival, established in 1940, provides Alabama high school theatre students with training and performance opportunities through 30 individual events, one-act play competitions and scholarship auditions. Students qualify for the […]