Progress 2021: Wellington Bleu’s caters to Gadsden community
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A new steakhouse is making its mark on the Coosa. Located at 1504 Rainbow Drive, Wellington Bleu’s owner Chase Barkley shares the story of his restaurant’s establishment in Gadsden. Born and raised in Marshall County, Barkley’s relationship with the restaurant business is rooted in his childhood. He grew up in his […]
Progress 2021: DGI reflects on 2020, hopeful for new year
From left to right, Shane Ellison, Kay Moore and Eric Wright enjoy First Friday. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor While 2020 welcomed a new decade for Gadsden, the unexpected rung in a series of challenges for the downtown district. Despite enduring COVID-19’s effects on local businesses, downtown Gadsden overcame each obstacle that arose, representing the power […]
Legals for 2/26/2021 – 3/4/2021
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by CHRISTA G. MARKS to M. C. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC dated November 6, 2014 and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3409829; the undersigned mortgage owner, […]
Southside seniors sign college scholarships
Photo: Four Southside High School seniors signed college scholarships on February 17. Pictured from left: Will Warwick (Lindsay Wilson College, football), Garrett Orr (Faulkner University, football), Michael Rich (Murray State, football) and Jennifer Clontz (Martin Methodist, bowling). (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Four Southside High School seniors signed college scholarships on February 17. Will Warwick […]
Southside’s Dease takes first place, Davis second at state wrestling meet
Submitted photo Southside High School senior Jacob Dease (pictured above) won his third state championship last Saturday (Feb. 20) at the Class 5A/6A state wrestling tournament at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Dease, who won state titles as a freshman and sophomore before missing most of last season with an arm injury, posted a […]
Lady Conquerors come up short in regional semifinals
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Chloe Davidson (3) blocks the shot attempt of Decatur Heritage’s Elizabeth Wilson during the Lady Conquerors’ 71-42 loss in the Class 1A Northeast Regional Tournament semifinals last Saturday (Feb. 20) in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Coming into the Northeast Regional semifinals, the Coosa Christian girls basketball team had not lost […]
The Vagabond – Horse trading with Gypsies
By Danny Crownover It was reported in 1883 that a large colony of gypsies was encamped near Gadsden. The camp had the usual herd of trading horses, or swapping stock, and many gaily colored wagons. During these times, bands of gypsies came around and often left a trail of thievery, robbery and weird horse trades. […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Waiting for the “real” sunshine to appear
By Rosie Preston My small family recently sat down to discuss how we would heat our house. I think we finally settled the matter, in more ways than one. We have a central heat/air unit, but I feel like the temperature gets too cool before it turns back on. I grew up with the toasty […]
Chicken Stew, Baked Potato Salad and Luscious Lemon Layers
By Andy Bedwell No fancy restaurant could have possibly offered up food as delicious as what we had. This is what I often think when I eat in most places. At our family Decoration Day in May every year, we would always meet at the cemetery for a brief sermon and sing wonderful old hymns […]