Andy’s Cranberry Lemon Nut Cookie and Mother’s Hummingbird Cake
By Andy Bedwell Why not deck the cookies and candies with boughs of holly? Christmas time inspires us to entertain. Whether you’re hosting an open house, luncheon, or potluck at the church, every occasion deserves a special ending. When I was baking for friends, my most frequently requested Southern dessert was my mother’s Hummingbird Cake. […]
Rendering plant opposition addressed at city council
Pictured above, rendering plant protestors hold signs conveying their opposition at Gadsden City Hall on December 8. Photo by Dustin Watkins. Visit propflier.com for more photos. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Opposition against the proposed Pilgrim’s Pride rendering plant surged last Tuesday (Dec. 8) at the Gadsden City Council meeting. As Etowah County residents voiced their […]
Etowah County Commission secures ECBOE’s new home
Pictured above, Etowah County Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby stands in front of the board’s new Broad Street office. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Etowah County Board of Education just secured its new home. With the partnership and assistance of the Etowah County Commission, the board will relocate from its current residence at 3200 West […]
Etowah C.A.R.E.S. hosts special community event
Pictured above from left to right, Etowah C.A.R.E.S. members Joe Taylor, Elizabeth Haney, Matt Skelton, Kay Moore, John Moore, Tena King, Jami Grimes and Christi Robinson welcome visitors to downtown Gadsden on December 5. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Etowah C.A.R.E.S. welcomed the public to Santa’s Sidewalk Saturday on December 5, inviting residents to enjoy the […]
Local Joe’s chef shares the benefits of catering
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor When the hectic nature of the holidays proves stressful, one local chef is determined to ease worry and remind families of the true meaning of the season. Local Joe’s Chef Josh (JP) Pendergrass shares how catering can transform events and serve customers, alleviating any anxiety that might accompany mealtime. Born and […]
New coworking space locates on South Fifth Street in Gadsden
Pictured above, Alabama Health Guidance’s Lacy Thomson (left) and Modern Woodmen’s Morgan Lavender (right) stand outside their new office location at 601 South Fifth Street in Gadsden. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A new professional coworking space just graced 601 South Fifth Street in Gadsden. Designed to provide a flexible, collaborative and productive environment for its […]
Legals for 12/11/2020 – 12/17/2020
________________ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by Sallico, LLC, to The Exchange Bank of Alabama on the 14th day of September, 2017, recorded as Instrument Number 3456551, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama; […]
Southside nips Blue Devils, 62-61
Photo: Etowah’s Trent Davis drives the lane as Southside’s Hunter Sitz, Spencer Sharpe and Owen Wescott (pictured, from left) defend during the Panthers’ 62-61 victory in boys basketball on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at SHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Southside slipped past Etowah, 62-61, in a thrilling matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Southside. […]
Lady Panthers dispatch Etowah
Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger Lynnsey Hunt scored 10 points and Madison Shaw and Sydney Yancey each added nine in Southside’s 49-37 victory over Etowah in girls basketball last Tuesday (Dec. 8) at SHS. Yancey grabbed 10 rebounds for the Lady Panthers. Zniya Manning paced the Lady Blue Devils with15 points.