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Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Soup Season

What could be better than a warm, comforting, creamy soup on a cold day? From cheering on a big game to applauding a movie to simply catching up with family and friends, there are plenty of reasons to host a get-together with a variety of yummy soups. Whatever the occasion, you are sure to get […]

I’ve got plenty of “me” time to spend

By Vicki Scott Last week, my husband Alan and his brother Steve attended a motorcycle rally, which they do once a year. It usually falls the week after our wedding anniversary, and when our children Eva and Joseph still lived at home, I would take them and go on a little adventure while Alan was […]

From God’s word – God rewarded Noah for his faith and trust

By Toni Ford Watching earlier this week as Hurricane Ian passed through Florida and headed towards the Carolinas, I was drawn to Genesis 8, which is a chapter of hope, encouragement and rest after tribulation. We read about Noah, his family and the animals who have been on an ark for over a year due […]

The Vagabond – Memorial Bridge helped revitalize Gadsden

By Danny Crownover In January of 1948, Gadsden Mayor J.H. Meighan announced that he had finally closed negotiations for a new traffic bridge to be built across Coosa River with state and federal aid and that preliminary work on the project would get started without delay. In addition, Judge Louis L. Herzberg announced that he […]

Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Q & A sessions with the greats

By Rosie Preston My two great-granddaughters who were spending the night looked very serious as they approached me. Brooklyn, the oldest, asked, “Nana, is this your TV remote?” “Yes,” I replied. The younger one, Briella, asked, “Are you sure it doesn’t go to another TV?” “No, it looks like mine,” I replied. They proceeded to […]

In & around SEC football: Week 4 Previews and Predictions

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent  Alabama Week 4 Recap The first conference game of the season for Alabama ended with a 55-3 rout over an overmatched Vanderbilt team. Alabama outgained the Commodores 628-129, with Bryce Young accounting for 385 of those yards through the air. Young tossed four touchdown passes and Ja’Corey Brooks had six receptions […]

Gadsden Pilot Club donates to Sheriff’s Office

Photo: Etowah County Sheriff’s Office representatives accept a $1,000 donation from the local Pilot Club at its September 22 meeting. Pictured, from left: Public Information Officer Captain Josh Morgan, Investigator Brian Smith, Pilot Club Secretary Sherre McGinnis, Pilot Club President Carolyn Hammond. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 09-29-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Pilot Club of Gadsden […]

Gadsden fire department opens new station

Featured photo: Locals gather at Gadsden’s new fire station, Station 7 at Banks Park on 11th Street, at its grand opening on September 27. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger)

Gadsden/Etowah Chamber hosts women’s conference

Photo: Ladies at one table at the women’s conference September 23 pose for a photo during their art session. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 09-29-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce hosted its seventh annual Advancing Women to the Top conference at the Gadsden Museum of Art on September 23. This year’s theme was […]