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Mixed emotions and happy reunions at a high school football game

September 13, 2019

By Vicki Scott I attended a high school football game last Friday night, and it took a bucket full of pride to swallow for me to be t...

Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston

September 13, 2019

When it’s least expected… It had been a while since I had used my steam mop, but this was a day I really needed it. I filled it with water but no steam came out. Wi...

In & around SEC football - Week 3 previews

September 12, 2019

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 2 Review The Tigers improved to 2-0 after a sluggish 24-6 win over Tulane. Auburn was stagnant offensi...

Blue Devils steamroll Crossville, 49-7

September 11, 2019

Photo: Etowah High’s Trent Davis avoids a pair of Crossville defenders during the Blue Devils’ 49-7 victory...

Lady Cardinals sweep Snead State in conference volleyball action

September 11, 2019

Photo: Gadsden State’s Zoe Busbee (14) blocks a kill attempt by Snead State’s Jadia Gary during the Lady Card...

Local gridders recognized by AHSAA

September 10, 2019

Messenger file photo by Travis Greene Several area football players were recognized for the Alabama High School Athletic...

Sardis edges Southside in key region game

September 10, 2019

Photo: Sardis High’s Temon Wilson (2) stiff-arms Southside’s Broady Johnson during the Lions’ 33-31 victory...

Westbrook at 3-0 after shutout of Vinemont

September 10, 2019

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Ryan Scott follows the blocking of John Harvey (right) and Brandon...

Honda celebrates local economic impact

September 6, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor On Wednesday, September 4, Honda Manufacturing held a luncheon at The Venue in Gadsden to celebrate its economic impact in Alabama and its five supporting counties in t...