The Messenger

Anna Solomonik, Taylor Jackson, Cassidy King and Xana Solomonik, member of the vocal group Harmonics will perform June 1 at Riverfest.

Riverfest features local talent, vendors

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

While 2013 Riverfest will bring in the big acts from well out of town, it also will give a hometown feel, with local performers and local merchants bringing their talents and trade to the banks of the Coosa May 31 and June 1.

Alabama Entertainers’ “Harmonics” have been added to the list of Riverfest performers. The quartet, made

Demolition work is underway on the Noojin Building on Chestnut Street.

Work underway to bring down Noojin Building

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Work was underway this week to tear down the long-vacant Noojin Building in the 500 block of Chestnut Street.

For several years, the building has been vacant, and the last efforts of a developer to renovate the building fell through after he purchased it in 2010.

The City of Gadsden bought the building, with an eye toward removing the

The Rev. Dr. G.E. Robinson

Robinson honored for 50 years in ministry

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

This year, the Rev. G.E. Robinson is celebrating a truly noteworthy anniversary. This year marks his 50th year in the ministry, and his 40th year as pastor at Galilee Baptist Church in Gadsden.

On behalf of City of Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton, his Executive Assistant Shane Ellison presented a proclamation to Robinson at the May 14 city council

Sheriff’s office gets go-ahead to seek grant for SRO salaries

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin spoke to the Etowah County Commission during a work session recently about the opportunity to apply for a grant that could pay for 75 percent of salaries for additional school resource officers.

Etowah County Commissioner Jeff Overstreet said after more discussion during a May 14 work session, he believes the commission will give

Players participate in a volleyball tournament to raise money for the Jennings family May 11 at Crystal Springs Lake Park in Jacksonville.

Friends volley to raise money

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

Kayla Jennings lost her husband tragically last August, just months before their daughter Lainy was born. But Heath Jennings left behind a group of friends who want to do what they can to help provide for Lainy’s future.

Those friends put together a volleyball tournament, held May 11 at Crystal Springs, to establish a college fund for the