King’s Olive Oil wins Retailer of the Year
Photo: King’s Olive Oil Owner Tena King displays her Silver Alabama Retailer of the Year award after receiving the designation from Alabama Retail Association officials in her store September 8. She is joined by local government officials. Pictured, from left: District 28 Representative Gil Isbell, District 4 Councilman Kent Back, King, City of Gadsden Mayor […]
Libby Liberty visits Gadsden City students
Photo: Libby Liberty, a Liberty Learning character, leads Gadsden City Schools second-graders in song. (Courtesy of Liberty Learning Foundation) 09-08-2022 On September 2, Liberty Learning Foundation character Libby Liberty performed in front of 500 Gadsden City students to help kick off their Super Citizen experience. Over the following months, students will engage in lessons of […]
Commission updates Etowah County budget ahead of fiscal year
(Messenger file photo) 09-08-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor At its September 6 meeting, the Etowah County Commission passed several budget amendments in preparation for its 2023 budget, which must be finalized at the start of fiscal year on October 1, 2022. The commission first approved several maintenance agreements with private-sector bidders. It also let […]
Sheriff’s Office installs prescription drug collection box
In & around SEC football: Week 2 previews and predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 1 Recap Alabama played precisely how the No. 1 team in the country should play as a 42-point home favorite against an inferior opponent. The Crimson Tide dominated from the start and cruised to a 55-0 victory over an overmatched Utah State team. Bryce Young tossed five touchdown passes […]
Locals make AHSAA prep spotlight
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Noah Sprayberry (10) looks for running room during the Eagles’ 21-14 victory in high School football on September 2. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Several area student-athletes were recognized for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Spotlight for Week 2 of the 2022 season. Hokes Bluff senior halfback Noah Sprayberry (pictured above) […]
Legals for 9/9/2022 – 9/15/2022
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 Barbara A Laughlin A Widow to WAF World Alliance Financial Corp dated July 23, 2008; said mortgage being recorded on August 8, 2008, as Instrument No. […]