Local entrepreneur keeps entertainment rolling for community with new venture
Pictured above left, The Alley owner Bethanne Mashburn (center) welcomes Christie Knowles (left) and Lesa Osborn (right) for a special VIP Night at the venue inside the Gadsden Mall. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Bethanne Mashburn is on a roll. After months of excitement and effort, her highly-anticipated entertainment venue will welcome visitors to explore the […]
Gadsden family shares how hospice affected their lives
Pictured above, twin sisters Keri Buchmann (left) and Teri Chupp (right) celebrate their grandmother (center) Mary Elizabeth Sutherlin’s 90th birthday. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor While November marks National Hospice and Palliative Care month and represents a time to recognize the amazing men and women who serve families nationwide, it also exemplifies the personal experiences of […]
Legals for 11/27/2020 – 12/3/2020
________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by George Dexter Colvin, a married man, and wife, Jessica Colvin, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the […]
Kyle Davis out as West End football coach
Photo West End football coach Kyle Davis speaks with Thad Pearce (4) and Rock Sainsbury (6) during a game this past season. (Courtesy of Bethany Smith Photography) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Kyle Davis era is apparently over in Walnut Grove and Altoona. On November 20, The West End High School head football coach issued a […]
Blue Devils dispatch Northside, move to state semifinals
Photo: Etowah High’s Trent Davis runs for one of his four touchdowns during the Blue Devils’ 49-14 victory over Northside in the Class 4A quarterfinals last Friday (Nov. 20) in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time in 21 years, an Etowah High football team will play during the Thanksgiving break. Senior […]
In & around SEC football – Week 9 previews and predictions
By Cole Frederick/Staff Correspondent SEC rankings 1. Alabama (6-0) 2. Florida (5-1) 3. Texas A&M (5-1) 4. Georgia (4-2) 5. Auburn (4-2) 6. Arkansas (3-4) 7. Missouri (2-3) 8. Kentucky (3-4) 9. Tennessee (2-4) 10. Ole Miss (3-4) 11. LSU (2-3) 12. South Carolina (2-5) 13. Mississippi State (2-4) 14. Vanderbilt (0-6) Week 9 Previews […]
Casting on the Coosa – A wandering hawk and a bull session with Bryan
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent It has been mostly uneventful this past week since last time. I will not complain, since it was a nice change of pace to my usual angling misfortunes. I did manage to get in some fishing in the despite the cooling temperatures. I got out early in the morning on Thursday, […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Mama Tiger and the back doctor
By Rosie Preston Being the first child born to my parents, I decided years ago that my parents liked me so much because I have three younger sisters. Because of the birthing order, I took it upon myself to take care of them. Often, one of my sisters will call on me for one reason […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – A time to be thankful
By Toni Ford The holiday season is upon us, and although our holidays might look a bit different this year due to COVID-19, it is my prayer that we would not allow our circumstances to keep us from having a thankful heart. Of all the holidays, Thanksgiving is my favorite, so I am excited to […]