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Lady Cardinals looking for COVID-free fall

August 19, 2021

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time in program history, the Gadsden State volleyball team will play two seaso...

In & around SEC football - East Division Preview

August 13, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Staff Correspondent Florida Coach: Dan Mullen Fourth season at Florida 98-55 overall 2020 record: 8-4 Mullen led the Gators to the SEC title game in h...

GCHS grad, football standout goes to bat for local community

August 13, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy 2009 Gadsden City graduate Dre Kirkpatrick has accomplished much in his life, ra...

Etowah, Westbrook ranked in ASWA preseason football poll

August 2, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Listed is the Alabama Sports Writers Association 2021 preseason high school football...

Glencoe golfer enjoys all-star match

July 22, 2021

Photo: Glencoe High rising senior Camryn Blackwell lines up a shot during the AHSAA North/South All-Stars gir...

Longtime Etowah coach hanging up his clipboard

July 22, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time since 2008, the Etowah High track and field team will compete without...

Twin Bridges to host 2021 Alabama Open this weekend

July 22, 2021

Messenger file photo by Gary Wells Some of the top golfers in the state will converge on Gadsden this weekend as T...

Local players, coach warm up for all-star soccer game

July 16, 2021

Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Nathan Starzl (left) and Southside’s John Doster participate in a practice...

Westbrook grad earns spot on Auburn football team

July 8, 2021

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor John Reese Bellew loves a challenge and is not averse to taking a risk. Back in January, the 2020 Westbrook Christian graduate was one of 42 potential walk-ons vy...