Remember what it means to be an American this Fourth of July
This week, our nation celebrates its 236th birthday. Most of us will spend the day celebrating with family and friends, barbequing and watching fireworks. But between the fireworks and cheeseburgers, it is important that we take a moment to think about what it means to be an American and pause to remember those who have fought for this country.
Locals get a birds-eye view of nature
By Tamara Tellis/Staff Writer
The Gadsden Public Library found an interesting activity for its summer reading program members⎯bird watching.
“We were just thinking off the top of our heads what type of programs we could do and somebody said ‘birds,’” said Adult Services Librarian Craig Scott. “So we said let’s find out who the expert is in this. We thought
New Gadsden Chess Club unites players of all ages
By Kevin Spann/Special to The Messenger The Gadsden Public Library is more than just a building stacked with dusty old books, it’s a hub for cultural enhancement and, arguably, entertainment and recreation. The library is headquarters of the new Gadsden Chess Club, a group geared toward playing and teaching the ancient game of chess. Adult […]
Altoona secures funds for football stadium
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor
Football is expanding and upgrading in the western end of Etowah County.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs recently awarded the City of Altoona $250,000 to assist in constructing a new football stadium.
The city selected an 11-acre field between Highway 132 and Brown Street, near County Highway 41 as the site of the new stadium. The
Legal Notices for the week of July 6 – July 12, 2012
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