Area students participate in GEM workshop
Photo: Local high school students particiapte in an team-building exercise duting the recent Girls Employed in Manufacturing workshop at Gadsden State. (Sarrah Peters/Messenger) By Sarrah Peters/News Editor Twenty-eight female juniors and seniors from Etowah County schools participated in Girls Employed in Manufacturing (GEM) workshops on Nov. 15 at Gadsden State Community College’s Alabama Technology Network-Bevill […]
Glencoe passes 2017-18 budget
By Sarrah Peters/News Editor The Glencoe City Council approved a $2.9 million-dollar general fund budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 on Monday, Nov. 13. After reviewing the budget with the council, finance chairman Danny Wagnon said that he projected a 9-percent increase in revenue due to the increase in sales tax. The budget includes salary increases […]
People of Etowah: Shane Ellison
Where were you born and raised? Gadsden has always been home for me. What is your occupation? City administration. For those that don’t know what that entails, come spend a day at city hall working in the mayor’s office with me. You’ll either love it or hate it, but you won’t be bored! What made […]
In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 12 Review The Tigers were sluggish in a 42-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe and led the Warhawks only 14-7 at the half. Kerryon Johnson led the Auburn offense with 137 yards rushing and a touchdown and Darius Slayton caught four passes for 89 yards and a touchdown. Jarrett Stidham threw […]
Gaston football team receives sportsmanship award
Pictured in above photo, from left: Etowah County Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby, TV-24 Pigskin Roundup host Jon Holder, GHS head football coach Swane Morris, GHS principal Tammy George, GHS athletic director Richard Tant. (Mike Goodson) By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent On Nov. 17, the Gaston High School football team received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ […]
Hokes Bluff shuts out Rogers, moves to quarterfinals
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Darrian Meads (left) looks avoid Rogers’ Ethan Truitt during the Eagles’ 12-0 victory over Rogers in the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs on Nov. 17. (Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Not many teams qualify for the state football quarterfinals with a two-game total of 24 points. Count Hokes […]
Blue Devils dispatch Brooks, move to third round
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Class 5A, No. 5 Etowah advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1999 with a resounding 42-21 win over Brooks on Friday (Nov. 17) at Jim Glover Field in Attalla. The Blue Devils (11-1) will travel to take on No. 1 Briarwood Christian next Friday (Nov. 24). For most […]
The Vagabond: Historic tax credits available for area businesses
By Danny Crownover The Vagabond recently did some historical research on some downtown Gadsden buildings and noted that many businesses in that area have not taken advantage of available tax credits for our designated historic downtowns of Gadsden, Alabama City and Attalla. Are you taking full tax advantage of your historic location? It is unbelievable […]
Locals celebrate Veterans Day with events
By Sarrah Peters, News Editor On November 10, Modern Woodmen held its annual Veterans Day Event at the Hokes Bluff Community Center. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard kicked off the event with the presentation of the flag, followed by Erin Morgan leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Kim Johnson performed the “Star […]