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Classifieds for the week of Jan. 2 – Jan. 8, 2015

 SERVICES

GIVE THE GIFT OF FLIGHT this year for Christmas. Discovery flight gift certificates starting at $60. Call 256-390-2133 or visit www.flygadsden.com

High-Speed Internet is available where you live today with HughesNet! Plans start as low as $39.99 per month. For a limited time free install and a $100 mail in rebate! Ask

Legal notices for the week of Jan. 2 – Jan. 8, 2015

 MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Greg Saxon and Mary Adams, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. , on June 16, 2004, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of

The hope of a new year

There’s no doubt that 2015 will be a difficult year, as our state is facing many difficult challenges. From plugging a massive hole in the budget to reforming our prisons, the legislature has its work cut out for it this spring.

Considering how daunting these challenges will be, it would be easy to be pessimistic about what will be coming. We’ve

The Neighborhood Scoop by Dr. Cynthia L. Toles

As Gomer Pyle would say, “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!” 

This was the expression found all over the face of Shelia Billingsley as she walked into her surprise retirement party on Dec. 19.  At around 6 p.m. family, friends and co-workers gathered to help Shelia celebrate her retirement. 

When Billy retired from the Gadsden City School System, Shelia

JSU students help Gadsden seniors

By Sarrah Peters/News Editor

Since 1997, Jacksonville State University social work students have been assisting McGuffey Healthcare and Rehab First with planning activities for the residents.

The upper level practice group case management class teaches students how to utilize available resources and plan activities with appropriate themes. With low budgets, the students must be creative. They frequently acquire services that are on

Etowah attractions featured on Absolutely Alabama

By Sarrah Peters/News Editor

Two Etowah County attractions were featured in the Christmas specials of Absolutely Alabama with Fred Hunter on Fox 6. 

In the first Christmas special hosted out of Dothan’s Landmark Park, there was a story about Don Turner of Allis Chalmers Tractors in Hokes Bluff. Turner makes Allis Chalmers pedal tractors. Although it sounds like a fun toy, these

Applications being accepted for Farm of Distinction contest

Outstanding Alabama farms have until Jan. 30 to apply for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes as part of the Alabama Farm of Distinction contest. The contest recognizes sustainable farm businesses that exhibit sound management, environmental stewardship and innovation according to Alabama Farm City Committee  Chairman Jeff Helms.  “Alabama’s Farm of Distinction is the […]

City council creates new Gadsden Land Bank Authority

By Brett Johnson/Messenger Correspondant The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday authorized the incorporation of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority to make it easier for the city to acquire tax-delinquent and nuisance properties.  “Essentially what happens is now this Gadsden Land Bank Authority takes the place of the State of Alabama in terms of ownership,” said […]

Red Cross to provide energy assistance with Project Share

The Etowah/Cherokee Chapter of the American Red Cross will begin accepting appointments on January 8th, 2015 for Project SHARE, the energy assistance program for low-income elderly or disable individuals.  Residents of Etowah County can call to request an appointment by calling the Red Cross office at 256-547-8667 on Thursdays between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. As the […]