Legal notices for the week of July 8-15, 2016
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 12, 2005, executed by Nathalla J. Elmore, MD married, trustee of the Wood Family Trust, and husband, Stephen O. Wood, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A., which mortgage was recorded on October 28, 2005, in […]
In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama is entering the football season as the defending national champion. The Crimson Tide has more talent on their roster than any other team in college football. Their only real concerns are at quarterback and kicker. The schedule is one of the toughest in the country. Sound familiar? The level of […]
Beggs, Justus share top honor on All-Messenger baseball team
By Chris McCarthy/Editor An Eagle and a Conqueror took the top honors in the 2016 All-Messenger high school baseball team. Chase Beggs played a big hand in the Eagles finishing the regular season as the eighth-ranked team in Class 4A and qualifying for a state playoff berth. In 58 innings on the mound, the senior […]
Gadsden native doing well on west coast
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent Nikki Ferguson has come a long way – both physically and in soccer – from his days around the Gadsden area. The man who was instrumental in helping start soccer programs at Southside, Westbrook Christian and Gadsden high schools recently was awarded the Bay Valley (Calif.) Conference Coach of the Year […]
Local girl opens Little Free Library
By Sarrah Peters News Editor Emerson Champagne is only five years old, but she is already running her own business. Inspired by her love of reading, Emerson wanted to start her own library. With the help of her librarian mother, Jamie, and family friends David and Gail Garrett, Emerson’s wish came true. Emerson opened her […]
Stay safe this summer with tips from Etowah County EMA
By Katilin Fleming Staff Correspondent The 4th of July is right around the corner and the temperature is rising in Alabama. So how can you and your family stay safe and have fun this summer? The most important part of staying safe is staying aware of the dangers that accompany the vacation months. A few […]
Young Leaders give scholarships
By Sarrah Peters News Editor The Young Leader Society recently awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors. Three of the recipients received $1,000 awards and one received a technical scholarship of $750. Madison Abernathy of Gadsden City High School, Elizabeth Fulenwider of Glencoe High School ans Haleigh Glover of Gadsden City High School received $1,000 each. […]
Local trio honored at American Values dinner
By Mike Goodson Staff Correspondent The Greater Alabama Council of The Boy Scouts of America held its annual American Values Dinner on June 24 at the Gadsden Museum of Art. Three local citizens were recognized for their contributions to scouting – Heather New, Wilbur, “Bubba” Masters and Rodney Passmore. The event’s keynote speaker was former University […]
Sue Woodard celebrates retirement from county commission
By Mary Elizabeth Dial Staff Correspondent On May 10, 1976, Sue Woodard became the bookkeeper for the Etowah County Commission. On June 29, 2016, she celebrated her retirement from the same institution. Forty years have passed, during which time Woodard filled four different positions within the county commission, including chief clerk. She became financial controller […]