An annoying fly and an Alaskan wish
By Vicki Scott About a year has passed since the coronavirus made its mark around the world. With a nickname like “Hot Flashy,” it is obvious that I am one of the few who love the cool and cold weather. Spring is around the corner. I can tell because the season’s first pesky fly zoomed […]
Andy’s Southern Chicken Salad, Broccoli Salad, Apple Snicker Salad and Pink “Stuff” Salad
By Andy Bedwell You know, there’s just a hard-to-express “goodness” that everybody loves about well-made salads. Take the classic Caesar salad. It’s like magic! The dressing is made with different ingredients which by themselves usually aren’t on anyone’s list of top treats. But whip them into a sauce, and presto – you have a delicious […]
Emma Kate’s Cottage opens second location next door
Moni’s Restoration & Design’s Moni NeSmith (left), Emma Kate’s Cottage owner Theresa Hawkins (center) and Ustabe’s Leslie Hales enjoy working together at Emma Kate’s on 5th Avenue NW in downtown Attalla. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Downtown Attalla just celebrated the expansion of one of its most beloved specialty shops. Located at 309 5th Avenue […]
Kickin’ It Up Creations brings ceramics to downtown Attalla
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Passion, creativity and inspiration characterize a new workshop enriched with endless possibilities at 321 5th Avenue in downtown Attalla. After a three to four-year hiatus, Etowah County welcomes its very own ceramic shop with Kickin’ It Up Creations – a place molded from years of imagination as a home for one […]
Local World War II veteran honored
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Local members of the American Legion Post 71 honored one of their own Monday, March 8, commending a man for 75 years of service to the organization and his country. World War II veteran Verlus “Buddy” Holliday was recognized at 96 years old for his resolute nature, his courageous efforts and […]
Casting on the Coosa: The Cow Whisperer and The Stump Jumper
By Marty Dixon/ Staff correspondent Be forewarned: this week’s column was put together at the last minute. I received multiple happy birthday wishes yesterday (including one writtten in Irish) and went out for supper (“dinner” for you transplanted Yankees) to celebrate. So here we go for a quick rundown on the current situation on the […]
Legals for 3/12/2021 – 3/18/2021
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tammy Lang Robert L Lang Wife And Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GMFS, LLC, its successors and assigns dated June 29, 2007; said […]
Donny Pruitt back as Westbrook boys basketball coach
Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Ole Ball Coach is back in Rainbow City. Longtime local high school basketball coach Donny Pruitt, who enjoyed a successful two-year run as head coach at Westbrook Christian, is back as the school’s boys head coach. From 2015 to 2017, Pruitt (pictured above) guided the […]
Seth Ford returning to Westbrook basketball
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Seth Ford is back where it all began. The former Westbrook Christian boys basketball coach is back at the school’s Rainbow City campus to coach the girls program. From 2008 to 2015, Ford guided the Warriors to an overall record of 127-65. In each of his […]