In search of the elusive star
By Vicki Scott It was a normal day as I got my morning water intake and checked my e-mail, Facebook, and bank apps. Then it happened. One bank app showed that my mother’s bank account was overdrawn. I was shocked and extremely perplexed. I’ve been handling my mother’s estate for more three years and have […]
From God’s Word – A love letter from our Heavenly Father
By Toni Ford Most of this devotion is written by Sylvia Gunter, taken from the ministry of My Father’s Business. I share it with you, my readers, in hopes that it would resonate within your soul as it did mine. Not only was I encouraged by the reminder of God’s incredible love for me. I […]
God’s Word revealed – Our personal responsibility in salvation
By John Larkins The King James version of the Bible, although re-written several times by totally unauthorized heretics, still provides an excellent source of truth. If you have decided to reject any Bible version, you and I have no basis for communicating. Best wishes to you. If you think you have no personal responsibility in […]
Etowah County Sheriff’s Office hosts 2021 Student Leadership Academy
Students from the Sheriff Office’s SLA smile with Deputy State Fire Marshall K-9 Jimpy. Pictured, standing, from left: Jadon O’Bryant, Isaiah Roberson, Levi Long, Blade Devin, Broady Johnson, Hunter Millirons and Elijah Nance. Middle row, from left: Baylee Grayson, Hannah Rogers and Ellington Jones. Crouching, from left: Lauren Weaver, Kacey Watts, Charly Robinson, Meisi Diggs, […]
Volunteers across county participate in annual United Way Day of Action
Volunteers from a previous Day of Action participate in a football camp. Photo courtesy of Christi Mayo. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As communities across the globe partake in United Way’s Worldwide Day of Action, Etowah County’s own branch will dedicate itself to service Friday, June 18. 2021 marks the 24th anniversary of United Way’s […]
Legals for 6/18/2021 – 6/24/2021
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 Joel Wayne Teal Kathy R Teal Husband And Wife to MVB Mortgage Corporation dated February 24, 2009; said mortgage being recorded on March 17, 2009, as […]
Westbrook’s Dutton named to Super All-State baseball team
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Samuel Dutton is heading off to Baton Rouge in style. Last Sunday (June 13), the 2021 Westbrook Christian graduate and LSU incoming freshman was named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Super All-State baseball team. The honor came one day after Dutton was selected as both […]
Westbrook reels in the honors with ASWA All-State baseball
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Class 2A state champion Westbrook Christian was well represented on the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2021 All-State baseball teams. Five WCS players were selected, including two on the first team. The Warriors came one category shy of sweeping the honors awards, as Samuel Dutton was named […]
Locals make ASWA All-State softball
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Several area softball players were recently named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2021 All-State softball first team. Making the first team were Etowah sophomore pitcher Sydney Simpson and Etowah junior shortstop Abbi Martin in Class 4A and Southside junior Macey Herren in Class 6A. Martin […]