Attalla Parks and Rec to host Trunk or Treat on Halloween
By Jacqueline Chandler/Messenger Correspondent
The City of Attalla Parks and Recreation Department will host its second annual Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 -7p.m. at the Carnes Community Center gymnasium. The first year the event drew over 400 youths from surrounding communities. This number is expected to rise this year.
Vendors from local businesses will set up tables free of
GSCC to launch project into space
October 27 will be a monumental date that many Gadsden State students will remember forever. The project that several instructors and three teams of engineering students have poured their heart, time and energy into will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) via an Orbital 3 rocket.
“Electronic engineering technology instructor, Audrey Webb, has been the anchor for all of
Gadsden declares Extra Mile Day
Mayors across the United States are recognizing a growing movement that is dedicated to encouraging individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism. On November 1, 500 mayors are expected to declare “Extra Mile Day.”
Gadsden and Mayor Sherman Guyton join the list.
Extra Mile Day celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in
Local author appears on reality show
By Mike Goodson/Messenger Correspondent
Growing up in Gadsden during the 1950s and 1960s, television was a very important part of everyday life. In the days of watching the old black and white Zenith television with its two stations and having to turn the antenna to get clear reception television entertainment has come a long way. Today satellite reception and cablevision has
GSCC to host Annual Charity Showcase
Gadsden State Community College will host the 20th Annual Charity Showcase Thursday, November 6 and the 14th Annual Miss Gadsden State Community College Pageant Friday, November 7 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center in Gadsden.
The Charity Showcase and Silent Auction has become a holiday tradition thanks to the wonderful community support and participation.
Previously more than $70,000 has been
Gadsden City, Glencoe ranked in Oct. 22 ASWA football poll
Class 7A
Rank Record Points
1. Hoover (6-2) 360
2. Fairhope (8-0) 307
3t. Gadsden City (8-1) 236
3t. Central-Phenix City (8-1) 236
5. Oak Mountain (7-1)
Local football players recognized
Several local players were nominated for both the Alabama Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week and Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Spotlight awards for the week of Oct. 17.
Etowah junior Paul Ruiz rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries and caught a touchdown pass in the Blue Devils’ 40-14 win over Boaz.
Titans get by Hazel Green, clinch region title
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Facing a Hazel Green squad that gave as good as it received last Friday (Oct. 17), Gadsden City used big plays on both sides of the ball to post a 62-38 victory that secured the Class 7A, Region 4 championship. Gadsden City’s first region title in four years did not come easily. […]
Yellow Jackets wrap up region title with win over Weaver
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Since the Alabama High School Athletic Association went to the region format almost 20 years ago, Glencoe has never won a region title – until this year, that is.
The Yellow Jackets defeated Weaver 56-7 Friday night to wrap up the Class 3A, Region 6 crown.
“I didn’t say anything during the week, but Region