The Vagabond – Pioneer dentist in Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Dr. John Perry Gunn, a noted Gadsden dentist, was probably better known in Etowah, Marshall and St. Clair counties than any other local citizen in the late 1800s. Few people had as many friends in this section of the state. Gunn had the reputation of doing fine work and was regarded by […]
Westbrook, Coosa volleyball teams post wins
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Class 3A No. 9 Westbrook Christian ran its record to 21-2 after a 25-17, 25-022, 25-15 win over Glencoe in Area 11 action on September 22 in Rainbow City. For the Lady Warriors, Raylee Neal had 23 assists, eight digs and three kills; Raegan Harrell had five kills and […]
County Commission passes record budget of $25 million
Photo: Sonya Johnson (right) was honored for her 10 years of service as an employee of the Etowah County Revenue Department by Revenue Commissioner Becky Nordgren (left) at the County Commission meeting Sept. 20. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 09-22-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Etowah County Commission passed a budget of $25 million at its September […]
Bankston Motor Homes hosts grand opening
Photo: Governor Kay Ivey (pictured at center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Bankston Motor Homes at its new location in Attalla on Friday, September 16. She is joined by Attalla Mayor Larry Means (center, right of Ivey) and Bankston Motor Homes Founder Harrison Bankston (center, left of Ivey), as well […]
In & around SEC football: Week 4 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 3 Recap The Crimson Tide cruised to a 63-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe last week to remain perfect at 3-0 on the season entering conference play. Bryce Young threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns, though he did have two interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs led Alabama in receiving with four catches […]
Legals for 9/23/2022 – 9/29/2022
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Willard E. Mitchell and Barbara A. Mitchell, husband and wife, to Regions Bank, on December 31, 2014, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on […]
Ford elected mayor in landslide vote
Photo: Craig Ford and family members gather for a photo shortly after Ford was elected mayor of the City of Gadsden last Tuesday (Sept. 20). Pictured from left: Ford wife Gwen, daughter Wells, daughter-in-law Erin. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor, and Emma Kirkemier, News Editor For the first time in 16 years, a new mayor will […]
Etowah, Southside receive votes in latest ASWA football rankings
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 21 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Auburn 5-0 233 2. Fairhope 5-0 164 3. Central-Phenix City 4-1 147 4. Hoover 4-1 145 5. Thompson 3-2 140 6. Opelika 4-1 90 7. Hewitt-Trussville 3-2 68 8. Enterprise 3-2 67 9. Dothan 4-1 50 10. Tuscaloosa Co. 4-1 […]
Locals make AHSAA Prep Football Spotlight
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several area student-athletes were recognized for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Football Spotlight for the week of September 16. Southside junior quarterback Gauge Nesmith (pictured above) finished with 303 total yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 52-3 victory over St. Clair County. He was 12 for […]