Faith Worship Center to host Fall Festival
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor The Faith Worship Center in Glencoe will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event is free to attend. “This will be the first time we have done an event of this magnitude,” said The Faith Worship Center Pastor Mark Gidley. If it […]
Heritage Day deemed a success
By Wendy Hood, Staff Correspondent The City of Attalla hosted its annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Attalla. “The city has been having this event for about thirty years,” said Lisa Spears, Heritage Day co-chairman. “Originally, it was called Hoot & Holler Day. We’ve really […]
ESBY Awards recognizes local businesses
By Mary Elizabeth Dial, Staff Correspondent The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County presented the Etowah Small Business of the Year Awards on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the historic Pitman Theater. Attendees were treated to a luncheon before the award winners were announced. Chamber president Heather New acted as master of ceremonies and Steve Hildebrandt presented […]
Mayor honored for supporting education
By Mary Elizabeth Dial, Staff Correspondent City of Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton recently received the Outstanding Community Member Award of Excellence from the Alabama Association for Gifted Children. The award and many others were presented at the AAGC Conference at the McWane Science Center in Birmingham. Mayor Guyton shared the following statement with The Messenger about […]
Classifieds for the week of October 21 – 28, 2016
AUCTIONS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Saturday, November 5th, 9:00am. Lots of municipal vehicles. Online bidding for select items. Fowler Auction in Toney, AL. Mickey Fowler ALSL466, 1-866-293-0157 or www.fowlerauction.com. ONLINE AUCTION. Park Supply in Scottsboro, AL. A complete liquidation of this longtime plumbing supply company. Showers/Tubs/Sinks/Lavatories/Plumbing Supplies/Equipment/Trucks/More. View catalog – Register – Bid @BidPearce.com. Pearce & Associates. […]
Legals for the week of October 21 – 28
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christopher A. Sanford, a single man, to Alabama Teachers Credit Union on the 3rd day of May, 2011, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3349432, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah […]
In & around SEC football
Alabama Week 7 Review The Crimson Tide wasted no time disposing of Tennessee last Saturday (Oct. 15), cruising to a 49-10 victory. Alabama held the Volunteers to only 163 yards of offense while the Tide rolled up nearly 600 yards on the afternoon. Quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns, while Bo […]
Area volleyball teams advanced to regional tournaments
Westbrook Christian swept West End, 25-11, 25-20, 25-12 in the Class 2A, Area 11 Tournament championship match on Monday (Oct. 17) in Rainbow City. Both teams advanced to the North Super Regional Tournament in Huntsville beginning on Friday (Oct. 21). The Lady Warriors will face Mars Hill Bible, while the Lady Patriots play Hatton. Glencoe […]
Etowah ranked second in Oct. 19 ASWA football poll
Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. McGill-Toolen 8-0 348 2. Hoover 7-1 251 3. Hewitt-Trussville 9-0 240 4. Central-Phenix City 7-1 203 5. Davidson 7-1 169 6. James Clemens 6-2 140 7. Enterprise 8-1 118 8. Spain Park 6-2 83 9. Mountain Brook 6-2 52 10. Lee-Montgomery 6-2 33 Others receiving votes: Bob Jones (6-3) […]