Gadsden Museum of Art workers curate creativity and history for Etowah County
Photo: Pictured above from left to right, Gadsden Museum of Art’s Exhibits Coordinator Mary Wright, Director Ray Wetzel and Outreach and Education Coordinator Jill Edwards smile for a photo on the museum’s third floor, dedicated to the history and origins of Etowah County. (Katie Bohannon/Messenger) By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Since opening its first exhibit […]
EMA director delivers COVID-19 update at Gadsden City Council
Photo: Etowah County EMA Director Deborah Gaither delivers a COVID-19 update. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) By Emma Kirkemier, Staff Correspondent The coronavirus death toll for Etowah County rose to 28 confirmed deaths this week. Emergency Management Agency Director Deborah Gaither delivered an update on COVID-19 to the Gadsden City Council at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4. Gaither […]
Mountain Top Flea Market thriving after re-opening
Photo: Mountain Top Flea Market in Attalla recently reopened after closing briefly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy of Mountain Top Flea Market) By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Over 50 years ago, Mountain Top Flea Market first welcomed dealers and buyers to its location off U.S. Highway 278 West in Attalla. After briefly closing due […]
West End graduate receives 2020 Gallant Homemakers scholarship
Photo: Courtesy of West End High School Matthew Steven McClendon is the son of Steven and Donna McClendon of Gallant and a 2020 graduate of West End High School in Walnut Grove. McClendon is the recipient of the Dianna B. Williams Scholarship from the Gallant Homemakers and Community Leaders. McClendon has a real talent for […]
Gadsden City graduate ready for UAB med school after decorated AU career
Photo courtesy of Monica Dooley By Neal Reid, Auburn University Communications Editor Many people may view serving their community as a noble cause to work into their lives when possible and convenient. For Laura Minton, it has become a way of life. The spring 2020 Auburn graduate is well on her way to dedicating her […]