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Westbrook grad receives prestigious scholarship

June 12, 2020

2020 Westbrook Christian graduate John Reese Bellew (pictured above) was one of 15 students to recei...

Casting on the Coosa: A friendly carp and a custom straitjacket

June 12, 2020

By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent I’ve not much to report on fishing this past week since I‘ve been unable to get out on t...

The hunting chronicles: Time out of mind in the wilds of Canada

June 12, 2020

By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent My first hunting trip outside of the United States was in the town of Worsley in th...

Local schools kick off summer workout programs

June 5, 2020

Photo: Gadsden City football coach Ali Smith instructs Shyem Wyatt (left) and Kelsey Smith during a summ...

Casting on the Coosa: Stumped on the Coosa and Fish Training 101

June 5, 2020

By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent This past week brought a mixed bag of fishing. Over the weekend I managed to catch a few...

The hunting chronicles: Campfire stories and hoofin’ it by the cooler

June 5, 2020

By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent Hunting has allowed me to meet new people and cultivate friendships. As I reflect up...

Westbrook ace named to North all-star baseball roster

May 28, 2020

Messenger file photo By Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Add yet another bullet point to Samuel Dutton’s baseball resume. The Westbrook Christian...

Gadsden City player, coach named to North all-star soccer team

May 28, 2020

Photo courtesy of GCHS By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden City High School is well represented on the AHSAA North-South All-Star boys soccer te...