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December 6, 2019

Messenger fille photo by Chris McCarthy By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Southside improved to 5-2 on the year with a 54-33 road win over Etowah County rival Hokes Bluf...

Big third quarter pushes Lady Eagles past Southside

December 6, 2019

Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent The Hokes Bluff’s girls basketball team evened the season series against Southside after...

In & around SEC football - conference championship

December 5, 2019

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Iron Bowl Review When the Iron Bowl makes its way to Jordan-Hare Stadium every other season, the potential for...

Glencoe’s Higdon signs with Judson College

December 3, 2019

Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Negative reinforcement served as a motivating factor in Hylan Higdon’s recent academic and ath...

Lady Jackets keep Hokes Bluff at bay

December 3, 2019

Photo: Glencoe High’s Anna Beth Giles (4) drives to the basket as Hokes Bluff’s Bailee Latronico (21) looks on...

Area football players named to all-region team

December 2, 2019

Several local players recently were named to the Class 2A, All-Region 6 football team for the 2019...

In & around SEC football - Week 14 previews

November 27, 2019

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 13 Review Alabama obliterated Western Carolina, 66-3, last week. The Crimson Tide now has an upcoming m...