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December 1, 2023

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden State improved to 6-1 on the season with a 69-61 victory ove...

In & around SEC football: Conference championship preview

November 30, 2023

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Iron Bowl Recap “Fourth and 31” will soon be remembered in the same breath as “Kick Six,” “Punt Bama Punt,” a...

Etowah youth football team wins national championship

November 30, 2023

Photo: The Etowah Blue Devils U10 football team celebrates after winning the 2023 National Turkey Bowl c...

Local girls basketball roundup

November 30, 2023

Photo: Southside’s Grace Anne Rose lines up a foul shot during the Lady Panthers’ 57-23 victory over Glencoe...

Area boys basketball roundup

November 30, 2023

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Sardis edged Hokes Bluff, 61-60, on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Hokes Bluff. The Lions led...

Conquerors back in state semifinals after 50-point dismantling of Hackleburg

November 26, 2023

Photo: Coosa Christian’s Kanon Wilson (22) and Kylen Johnson (1) celebrate one of Wilson’s five touchdow...

Titans come up short to Parker in state quarterfinals

November 26, 2023

Photo: Gadsden City’s T.J. Worthy (5) looks for open space as Parker’s Jeremiah Beaman (9) pursues durin...

In & around SEC football: Week 13 previews

November 22, 2023

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 12 Recap The Crimson Tide cruised past UT-Chattanooga, 66-10 last week in UA’s final tune-up game of t...