Raising rates the same as raising taxes
Mismanagement.
That is the only word to describe the state’s decision this week to raise insurance premiums on state employees instead of choosing to tap into the board’s reserves for next year.
It would be one thing if this were a small increase or if there were no other options. But this is not a small increase we are talking about.
Alabama Power Company’s Gadsden Steam Plant 100th Anniversary – Final
For the last few weeks the Messenger and the Vagabond have been doing a partnership with Alabama Power Company for the 100th anniversary of the Gadsden steam plant. The Vagabond contacted Alabama’s famous historian, Leah Rawls Atkins, for her expert information. Leah wrote a very thick book on Alabama Power Company a few years ago called Developed for the Service
C.E.D. Fellowship House provides needed service
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The role the Cherokee-Etowah-DeKalb Fellowship House plays in the communities it serves may not be well known to the general public.
The C.E.D. Fellowship House Inc. is a Level III.1 Clinically Managed Low Intensity Residential Treatment Program for substance abuse, and is certified by the State of Alabama/Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Service Division as a Co-Occuring
Tickets on sale for Sunset Sips
On an October evening last year, some 250 people dined, drank and savored a beautiful sunset from the Broad Street Bridge in Downtown Gadsden.
Downtown Gadsden Inc. invites you to do the same this year, on Oct. 15.
The Broad Street Bridge will be closed to traffic and opened to anyone who wants to enjoy food from the Fish Market, beverages from
Riverview Regional launches Operation:Healthy Hooters
By Jenna Lacey RT(R)(M), ARRT
October in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Chances are you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer because one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
As with any disease, it’s always important to know your risk factors.
Simply being
First Friday will go pink; Zumba the night away
Downtown merchants are joining forces to Paint the Town Pink for First Friday in October, as part of the month-long national campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Downtown Gadsden Inc. has partnered with patron sponsor Advanced Imaging and invites everyone to wear pink and join in the festivities on Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.
“First Friday is a great
Need a pink ribbon for your business? The Chamber has it all tied up for you
Chamber representative Donna Patterson said she’s not sure how The Chamber came to be the place to go for your breast cancer awareness ribbons, but the staff has been happy to oblige.
The staff took time to make up a large number of bows and is making them available for businesses or individuals who want to do their part to publicize
ASWA releases Sept. 25 high school football poll
Class 6A
Rank/Team Record Points
1. Hoover (4-0) 366
2. Clay-Chalkville (4-0) 279
3. McGill-Toolen (4-0) 246
4. Opelika (4-0) 215
5. Vestavia Hills (4-0) 182
Gadsden Regional hosts a Mammogram Marathon on Oct. 17
Gadsden Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center will host a Mammogram Marathon during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
On Oct. 17, women who schedule mammograms will be treated to refreshments and door prizes will be given. The marathon hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. From 1-3 p.m. Dr. Linsay Frederick will provide free breast exams.
To schedule an appointment, call 256-494-4600.