Changes on the horizon
By Vicki Scott Easter is in two weeks, and our world at the Scott House has been turned upside down. If anyone is not facing major changes during this time of COVID-19, I would love to hear you share. Every time I turn on the radio, I hear Chris Stapleton sing, “Starting Over.” I do […]
Iconic ‘Coca-Cola’ building concludes final chapter of service in Gadsden
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A Gadsden landmark is entering a new phase in its monumental life. Following several years of efforts to repurpose the structure commonly known as the Coca-Cola Building, the property supporting the nearly 100-year-old building located at 644 Walnut Street will soon serve the community in a new way. While current […]
Laura Lee’s on Broad gives hope to community
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Following the closures of Christian bookstores statewide, one local business is standing in the gap. Located at 428 Broad Street, Laura Lee’s on Broad owner Lee Posey-Kidd welcomes the community to experience blessings bestowed and the paramount hope of Christ demonstrated in every visit. “Without God we have nothing,” said […]
Casting on the Coosa: The Frustration Streak is alive and well
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent It has been an eventful week with the Coosa, from flood waters upriver to no water downriver. We’re rolling mud again on the main river. More rain and severe weather were expected all day Thursday. We will see how much rain and mud was added for the weekend fishing. The seasonal afternoon […]
Local baseball scores, results listed
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Sardis 12, Crossville 2 Brody Samples struck out 11 batters in 6.2 innings to lead Sardis to a 12-2 victory over Crossville last Wednesday (Mar. 24). At the plate for the Lions, Ty Glass had four hits and three RBI; Landon Carroll had three hits and an RBI; Carson […]
Area softball scores, results listed
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy West End 11, Gaston 1 Brayley King had three hits in West End’s 11-1 victory over Gaston last Wednesday (Mar. 24). Also for the Lady Patriots (6-0), Corwyn Gillilan and Liddy Faulkner each had two hits. Faulkner struck out five in four innings. Etowah 14, Boaz 2 Abbi Martin […]
Bloom & Brush design cultivates beauty in Gadsden
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As the days grow longer and warmer, trees sprout their annual blossoms and vibrant flowers emerge as a reminder of spring in Etowah County. From residents longing to bring a piece of outdoors in, couples creating personalized bouquets or someone simply sending a cheerful message to a loved one, Katie […]
Hokes Bluff, Westbrook ranked No. 1 in latest ASWA baseball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Baseball Class 7A 1. Auburn 2. Hewitt-Trussville 3. Florence 4. Bob Jones 5. Central-Phenix City 6. Oak Mountain 7. James Clemens 8. Vestavia Hills 9. Prattville 10. Dothan Class 6A 1. Faith Academy 2. Oxford 3. Helena 4. Cullman 5. Saraland 6. Hartselle 7. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 8. Southside 9. Hueytown […]
Legals for 3/26/2021 – 4/1/2021
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated December 9, 2016, executed by Connie S. Gilbreath, as surviving joint tenant, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Citibank, N.A., which mortgage was recorded on December 21, 2016, in Instrument Number 3444386, […]