Local veterans, VFW serve Etowah County families during Christmas
Members of Gadsden VFW Post 2760 celebrate their annual Christmas dinner while providing for families during the holiday season. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Christmastime coincides with tradition – garland atop fireplaces decked with stockings, gifts wrapped underneath twinkling evergreens, laughter among families and friends who embrace priceless moments that illustrate the true […]
Legals for 12/24/2021 – 12/30/2021
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 Allen Johnson Lisa B Johnson Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Embrace Home Loans, Inc., its successors […]
Welch and GAA work with Ford and Isbell to stop rendering plant
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor At its December 17 meeting, the Gadsden Airport Authority Board voted unanimously to reject the two proposals – one from Pilgrim’s Pride and the other from the Etowah Community group – for industrial development at the Northeast Alabama Reginal Airport. According to GGA attorney Jim Williams, the vote rejected both the […]
Casting on the Coosa – The lure retriever blues and a meltdowns at The Falls
By Marty Dixon/Sports Correspondent This past week allowed me to get out on the water for a few days and with any luck, I can get at least one more day in the books. I’d like to thank Super Dave Wesson for a tip that helped put a few fish in my boat. Dave put […]
Area basketball roundup
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Girls Bella Millirons (pictured above in a 2020 photo) netted 30 to help Westbrook Christian post a 79-23 victory over Gaston last Tuesday (Dec. 14). Brielle Wood added 12 points for the Lady Warriors (8-1), while Gracie Highfield chipped in nine. Tameah Gaddis scored 18 points and Jaedyn Sharp […]
Area teams ranked in ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Released December 16 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Davidson 3. Vestavia Hills 4. Bob Jones 5. Sparkman 6. Hewitt-Trussville 7. Auburn 8. Foley 9. Fairhope 10. Theodore Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Park Crossing 3. Mortimer Jordan 4. Hartselle 5. Cullman 6. Chelsea 7. Gulf Shores 8. […]
Eagles’ Tucker Griffin highlights All-County footbal
Photo: Hokes Buff High School senior Tucker Griffin, pictured above in a game against Southside this past season, was named Player of the Year for the 2021 All-Etowah County Schools football team. (Photo by Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Tucker Griffin rarely came off the field this past season, resulting in impressive numbers on […]
Gadsden City’s Johnson competes in AL/MS all-star football game
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Rodney Johnson capped off his prep football career with a flourish last Saturday (Dec. 11) in Hattiesburg, Mississi-ppi. The Gadsden City High School senior intercepted a pass in Alabama’s 20-0 victory in the 35th Alabama/Mississippi All Star Football Game at University of Southern Mississi-ppi. “I felt that I did really well,” […]
Southside’s Hardy signs with Snead State
Photo: Southside High School senior Ziniah Hardy signed a volleyball scholarship to Snead State on December 9 at the SHS library. Pictured, sitting from left: dad Sean Hardy, Ziniah, mom Leslie Moore. Standing, from left: SHS assistant volleyball coach Michael Jaggers, SHS head volleyball coach Courtney Brothers, Gadsden Volleyball Club coach Averi Millhoff, SHS girls […]