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Local to be inducted in AASA Hall of Fame

March 6, 2020

Three Etowah County natives are among the AASA Softball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020. Tina Rood Hopper and M...

Russell leads Gadsden State to conference tournament semifinals

March 4, 2020

Photo: Jalexis Russell scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Gadsden State’s 98-67 victory over Coastal...

Area baseball teams attend FCA Media Day

March 3, 2020

Photo: Members of the Westbrook Christian varsity baseball team gather for a photo during the Etowah Co...

In & around SEC basketball - Week 9 previews

February 28, 2020

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 8 Review Auburn might not be as strong as last year when the Tigers made a run to the Final Four, but...

Local softball teams attend FCA Media Day

February 28, 2020

Photo: Members of the Southside High School varsity softball team gather for a photo during the Etowah Co...

New Southside football coach shares vision for program

February 27, 2020

Photo: Southside High School head football coach Gary Nelson introduces his family during a meet and gr...

Lady Panthers go 3-1 at Albertville Invitational

February 24, 2020

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Southside High softball team went 3-1 at the Albertville Invitational Tourn...

Coosa Christian standout signs with Shelton State

February 24, 2020

Photo: Coosa Christian senior India Brown signed a basketball scholarship with Shelton State on Feb. 22. P...

In & around SEC basketball - Week 8 previews

February 21, 2020

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 7 Review As it turns out, Auburn is not as good without its best player on the floor. Isaac Okoro’s in...