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Local massage therapists build legacy of healing

Pictured above is Mary Benn’s Escape Day Spa on Duncan Street in Gadsden. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 08-25-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Gadsden is known for its riverfront views, rich history and charming downtown area, but some might not be aware that the city also holds an impressive aggregate of massage therapists. Over a dozen massage […]

Local volleyball roundup

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Raylee Neal distributed 24 assists and Ellison Stewart and Kylee Wyatt each came up with 11 digs in Westbrook Christian’s 25-20, 25-23, 25-10 victory over Glencoe on August 25. Neal also had nine digs, while Stewart served up four aces. Also for the Lady Warriors (5-0), Raegan Harrell had 10 […]

Family Savings opens mortgage office

Family Savings Credit Union employees, board members and Chamber ambassadors gather on August 23 during the Chamber’s “Business and Gravy” event to cut a ribbon for the opening of the new FSCU mortgage office located just off Rainbow Drive. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger)

GMA unveils September exhibits

Pictured above is Cynthia Wagner’s piece, “When the Cows Come Home,” featured in her exhibition of Finding A Way Home that will be on display at the Gadsden Museum of Art starting September 2. (Courtesy of Gadsden Museum of Art) 08-25-2022 On Friday, September 2, the Gadsden Museum of Art will host an opening reception […]

Legals for 8/26/2022 – 9/1/2022

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH                                                                     Default having been made under the terms of that certain […]

Etowah ranked in ASWA Week 0 football poll

Photo: Etowah’s Briggs Freeman escapes from the grasp of Springville’s Andrew Carroll during the Blue Devils’ 35-0 win in high school football on August 18 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Released August 24 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 1-0 234 2. Auburn 1-0 183 3. Thompson 0-1 179 4. Fairhope 1-0 136 5. […]

Coley tosses 4 TD passes in Westbrook win

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Senior quarterback Mason Coley threw four touchdown passes in Westbrook Christian’s 38-3 victory over St. John Paul II Catholic in high school football on August 19 in Huntsville. Coley (pictured above) was 13 of 18 in passing for 215 yards. Hugh Windle, who caught two of Coley’s scoring passes, […]

Hester huge in Gaston win over Asbury

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Josh Hester turned in a career performance on August 19 at Shinbone Ridge. The Gaston High junior running back/linebacker finished with 478 all-purpose yards and scored 36 points in Gaston’s 63-26 victory over Asbury. It was the program’s first non-forfeit victory since Week 1 of the 2020 season. Hester […]

Etowah blanks Springville in Glover’s debut

Photo: Etowah’s Briggs Freeman escapes from the grasp of Springville’s Andrew Carroll during the Blue Devils’ 35-0 win over Springville on August 18 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger)  The Matt Glover era at Etowah began on a positive note on August 18, as the Class 4A No. 8 Blue Devils pitched a 35-0 shutout over Springville […]