Towns of Gordo and Reform Receive ALM Gold Risk Management Award
The towns of Gordo and Reform were recently awarded a Gold Risk Management Award by the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities.
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Gordo Picks Up Wins Against South Lamar and Starkville
Gordo’s Nick Pounders throws a Starkville runner out at second base in the Greenwave’s 7-5 win.
Gordo picked up wins over South Lamar and Starkville last Saturday to run its record to 15-0 before falling to New Hope 5-3 on Tuesday evening
Lady Waves go 3-2 in Bill Collins Classic
Gordo picked up three wins in its weekend trip to Carbon Hill for the Bill Collins Classic last weekend.
Mayberry Sock Hop Hosting Andy’s Daughter, Dixie
Dixie Griffith and father, Andy Griffith.
Dixie Nann Griffith, the only daughter of Andy Griffith, will be coming to Gordo’s Mayberry Sock Hop, April 21, from 7-10 p.m. in the Gordo Elementary School Auditorium. Ms. Griffith was gracious enough to talk with me via phone call last Thursday night, Mar. 29, from her home in Colorado.
Greenwaves Preparing to Play Fierce Spring Break Schedule
Gordo’s Lucas Wilburn looks to head home from third base in an early season contest.
The Gordo baseball team currently sits at 13-0 after a solid week of wins, beating Northside 18-5, Winfield 5-0, and Fayette County 15-2 last week.
Gordo’s Tribute Artist Bringing Mayberry Friends to Sock Hop
The Gordo Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Mayberry Sock Hop featuring Mayberry tribute artists on Saturday, April 21 from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. at Gordo Elementary School’s Auditorium. Gordo’s very own Otis Campbell, also known as Kenneth Junkin, sat down with me to talk about some of the artists coming to perform and the special things that will be happening during the Sock Hop and throughout that weekend.
Greenwaves Hold Tigers Scoreless in Doubleheader
Bevill State signee Nick Pounders tosses a pitch in the first inning of Game 1. Pounders picked up the win, striking out six and allowing no runs.
Gordo shut out Greene County in its doubleheader Tuesday evening, as the Greenwaves’ pitchers held the Tigers to one hit in the first game and completed a no-hitter in the second. Gordo won game one 11-0 and game two by a score of 10-0. All of the Greenwaves’ runs would come in the first inning.
Gordo City Council Helps Out Dixie Youth League
At their meeting on Mar. 12, Gordo Mayor Craig Patterson brought to the attention of the City Council members the help needed by the Dixie Youth Park. “We try to help them every year, and it (the Dixie Youth Season) is about to get kicked off,” said Patterson.