Photo: Etowah County Sheriff’s Office representatives accept a $1,000 donation from the local Pilot Club at its September 22 meeting. Pictured, from left:...

Featured photo: Locals gather at Gadsden’s new fire station, Station 7 at Banks Park on 11th Street, at its grand opening on September 27. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) City...

Photo: Ladies at one table at the women’s conference September 23 pose for a photo during their art session. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 09-29-2022 By...

Photo: Sonya Johnson (right) was honored for her 10 years of service as an employee of the Etowah County Revenue Department by Revenue Commissioner Becky...

Photo: Governor Kay Ivey (pictured at center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Bankston Motor Homes at its new location in Attalla...

Photo: Craig Ford and family members gather for a photo shortly after Ford was elected mayor of the City of Gadsden last Tuesday (Sept. 20). Pictured from...

Local mayors met with City of Gadsden mayoral candidate, former state representative and local business owner of The Messenger and Ford Insurance Craig...

Photo: Etowah County Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby addresses press conference attendees in the Etowah Department of Education’s new building...

Photo: Emergency Management Specialist Breonna Cole (left) and EMA Director Deborah Gaither (right) stand in the Gadsden/Etowah Emergency Management Agency...

Photo: King’s Olive Oil Owner Tena King displays her Silver Alabama Retailer of the Year award after receiving the designation from Alabama Retail Association...