Local golf tournament paves road to success
Photo: Brick Road to Success golf tournament and fundraiser winners accept a first-place plaque on July 8. Pictured, from left: Brick Road to Success Founder Brick Haley; winning golfers Steven Driggers, Freeman Fite and Jackson King. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Brick Road to Success hosted its 2022 golf tournament on Friday, July […]
Cardinal cagers flying to next level
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Gadsden State men’s basketball program is well on its way to serving as a local pipeline for four-year colleges. Several GSCC sophomores recently signed scholarships with four-year colleges, an accomplishment that head coach Deddric Traver considers one of his top priorities. “Since I’ve been […]
Theatre of Gadsden brings “Big River” to the Coosa
Photo: Big River lead actors Dave Ritschard and John Christoper Adams settle into character as Huck Finn and Jim. (Courtesy of J. Price Photography) Often the best performances are those that entertain an audience while teaching a moral or lesson at the same time. This weekend, Theatre of Gadsden will stage one such experience at […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Casserole and Cookies
By Andy Bedwell I do not know if church homecomings happen outside of the South, but if you get a chance to go to one, please do so! We always tried to have these events in the summer at our little Eastside Presbyterian Church in East Gadsden. Our service would focus on the families who […]
No whales but plenty of eagles
By Vicki Scott My husband Alan and I just returned from a mission trip in Craig, Alaska. Bucket lists and blessings were beyond our expectations as our crew of 10 from First Baptist Reeltown put some finishing touches on a growing church. Last Sunday, our pastor asked us to briefly share about our experience. I […]
From God’s word – The King’s necessary credentials
By Toni Ford Next year during the month of March, I will be traveling to Israel and can hardly wait. I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel there several times, and with each trip, my love for the land and the people only deepens. One of the things I do as preparation […]
The Vagabond – Gadsden’s first social club
By Danny Crownover In July of 1888 when Gadsden was experiencing its first big boom and many folks expected to get rich quick, several prominent men formed the city’s first social club. The idea was to establish a club that would represent the city’s chief social and business interests. The club was officially known as […]
Glencoe Elementary named reading spotlight school
Photo: Local school administrators and teachers gather for a photo during the Glencoe Elementary School Summer Literacy Camp. Pictured, from left: April Daugherty, GES reading coach; Tiffany Scott, Etowah County Board of Education federal programs director; Dr. Alan Cosby, Etowah County Board of Education superintendent; Dr. Cynthia McCarty, state board of education district 6 representative; […]
Local autism spectrum conference sparks collaboration
Photo: Parag Mishra stands in front of Parag’s Sanctuary, a sensory-inclusive room at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts. (Katie Bohannon, Messenger) By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts hosted its first Autism Spectrum Conference on May 14, offering resources to local families, community members and educators. […]