Southside wins 12th straight county volleyball title
Photo: The Southside High volleyball team gathers for a photo following the Lady Panthers’ victory over Glencoe in the championship match of the Etowah County Schools Tournament last Saturday (Oct. 3) in Walnut Grove. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Rylie Kitchens, Samantha Hathcock, Hannah Rogers, Ziniah Hardy, Khloe Knight. Standing, from left: Keelan Vice, Macey Herren, […]
Local runners medal at Guntersville, Oakville
Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger Several area runners medaled at cross country events last Saturday (Oct. 3). At the Guntersville Invitational, Hokes Bluff’s Sam Green took third place in the boys Class 1A-4A varsity race of 113 competitors with a time of 16:48.93. Ashville’s Joe Stevens finished 10th at 17:57.45. Hokes Bluff’s Beyer Morrison placed 16th […]
Westbrook, Southside, Hokes Bluff, Etowah post football wins
Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger Westbrook Christian 44, West End 13 Westbrook Christian remained undefeated on the season with a 44-13 victory over West End on Oct. 2 in Rainbow City. For the Warriors (6-0, 4-0), Ryan Scott (pictured above) rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns, while KarMichael Cattling ran 10 times for 46 yards […]
Local first responders aid the Gulf Coast
Pictured above, local volunteers prepare to leave for Baldwin County to assist with Hurricance Sally relief on Monday, September 28. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Gadsden’s first responders headed to the Gulf Coast on Monday, September 28. Following the devastation of Hurricane Sally weeks prior, 16 volunteers packed their bags to aid and assist those affected […]
Glencoe’s Big Chief expands downtown
Pictured above, Glencoe Big Chief owners Shane (left) and Angela (right) Stephens stand in their new downtown Gadsden restaurant location. The Downtown Chief will occupy the former Rail Public House building, located at 210 Locust Street in Gadsden. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor An iconic Glencoe restaurant is expanding to downtown Gadsden. As The Rail Public […]
In Loving Memory – Don W. McGinnis
Don W. McGinnis, 79, died September 24, 2020 at home in North Gadsden with his family by his side. He was born at home on June 1, 1941 in North Gadsden. He became a Christian at an early age and graduated high school in Gadsden. In June 1960, he married his sweetheart, Judy, at James […]
The Falls hosts Art on the Rocks
Pictured above, David (left) and Tina (right) Pendley display unique creations to visitors with their business, Sweet Tea Pottery, at Art on the Rocks. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Gadsden’s annual Art on the Rocks festival returned to Noccalula Falls on September 19 and 20, giving Etowah County residents a beautiful weekend to explore the talented vendors […]
Business Spotlight: Touched By Grace Massage Therapy
Describe how your business began. I have been receiving massage for 20 plus years. I was an accountant for about 34 years and a single mother of two for most of that time. Unfortunately, I lived with an enormous amount of stress in my life, as most of us do these days. I was performing […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – A woman’s view of college football
By Rosie Preston I will tell you right away that my husband is an Alabama fan. I come from a long line of Alabama fans, and I am experienced with the excitement of a game. From a woman’s point of view, or at least this woman’s point of view, I must tell you that I […]