Walker brings leadership, experience to Gadsden parks and recreation
By Messenger Staff
The decorations aren’t all in place yet in Courtney Walker’s new office, but he has already hit the ground running as the city’s new Parks and Recreation Director. Walker took over the city’s recreational department effective Jan. 1 this year.
Walker, 46, started working for the department in 1994, managing various community and recreational facilities in Gadsden.
Progressive leadership moves Attalla forward
By Jacqueline Chandler
News Correspondent
2014 proved to be another year of positive growth and development for the City of Attalla, as Mayor Larry Means and other city officials push for positive impacts on the municipality.
New events such as Treasures in the Street have already had a positive economic impact, with future projections showing a continual growth for the event.
Little Canoe Creek classified as mega site
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Etowah County Commission has made many strides to improve the community it serves in the last few years. Recently, the commission has set its sight on developing the Little Canoe Creek Industrial Park.
The location for the site was chosen carefully, with nearby access from two major highways, I-59 and U.S. Hwy 11, and is
Piedmont drills Westbrook in 3A regional finals
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Westbrook Christian’s basketball season came to screeching halt on Thursday (Feb. 19) in the Class 3A Northeast Regional Tournament finals at Jacksonville State. Piedmont administered at 70-48 thumping to the Warriors, who ended the year at 22-8. “Piedmont dominated from start to finish,” Westbrook head coach Seth Ford said. “The game […]