Etowah County Fair set for Sept. 18-22
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Preparations are underway for the 73rd annual Etowah County Fair coming to the fairgrounds in Attalla Sept. 18-22. The 2012 fair promises all the traditional elements of the county fair – food, carnival rides and games, exhibits and entertainment. Etowah County’s fair is the second oldest in the state. It is sponsored by the American Legion
Gene Jelks comes home with goal of giving to Gadsden
By Donna Thornton/News Editor Gene Jelks has come home, to host a ministry outreach event he hopes will bring the Gadsden community together. He’s been away from Gadsden for 25 years, Jelks said, and he gives God the glory for the First Annual Kids Day event, which has brought him home. Kids Day will be […]
Council, IDA Director discuss incentives for industry lead
By Donna Thornton/Messenger
Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Board Executive Director Mike McCain cannot disclose any information about an industrial prospect that is looking for a home, and may be looking at Gadsden.
McCain met in executive session Sept. 4 with members of the Gadsden City Council to get authorization on what incentives Gadsden can offer while trying to attract the industry.