From God’s word – The One who never changes
By Toni Ford According to society (and to be honest, my body as well, LOL), this was a “big” year for me in regard to my birthday. I turned 60 years old this year, for which I am thankful and ever so grateful for the gift of life. My family decided to give me a […]
The Vagabond – R.A.D. Dunlap, an early Gadsden pioneer
By Danny Crownover Robert A.D. Dunlap was among the pioneers who built Gadsden and was among those who left a lasting impression upon the community. Born in Henry County, Tennessee, on October 18, 1843, Dunlap was raised in Caledonia, where he received his education. In 1862, Dunlap entered the Confederate Army and participated in the […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – The Big Roach Horror Show
By Rosie Preston About the same time every year, our house is invaded by huge roaches. I’ve often heard them called tree roaches, and I do wish they would stay in their trees. I’m curious to know just where these creatures crawl through to gain access to our home. I may never find out, but […]
Appalachian Trail hiker speaks to local students
Photo: Second-grade students raise their hands with questions for guest speaker Dalton Nelson. (Courtesy of Beth Panik, Mitchell Elementary) Mitchell Elementary School teacher Beth Panik recently gave her second-grade class a special treat when Panik’s former student shared his experiences in hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. Dalton Nelson, who was a student of Panik during […]
Black Chamber of Commerce awards local businesses
Photo: Scoop Du Jour owners Kossi and Tanita Amegble pose for a photo with their Excellent in Black New Business Award on October 8. (Courtesy of John Reed) The Northeast Alabama Black Chamber of Commerce honored Black businesses and organizations for their economic and community impacts at its third annual scholarship banquet on October 8. […]
In & around SEC football: Week 9 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 8 Recap Alabama responded to its loss at Tennessee with a resounding 30-6 victory over Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide dominated defensively in the win, holding the explosive Bulldog offense to only 293 yards. Mississippi State’s touchdown came as time expired. Bryce Young accounted for […]
Legals for 10/28/2022 – 11/03/2022
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 James K Garmany And Courtney N Garmany Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its […]
Etowah receives votes in latest ASWA football rankings
Photo: Etowah’s Andrew Pierce (left) and Conner Dingler (13) combine to tackle Cullman’s Wyatt Buchanan during the Blue Devils’ 31-7 loss in high school football on October 21 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Released October 26 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Hoover 9-1 225 2. Central-Phenix City 7-2 166 3. Thompson 7-3 144 4. Auburn […]
Coosa defense chops down Woodville
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Coosa Christian defense forced five turnovers – four fumble recoveries and one interception – in the Conquerors’ 46-6 victory over Class 1A, Region 7 rival Woodville on October 21. Coosa (5-4, 5-1), which finished second in the region’s playoff seedings, will host Hackleburg in the first round of […]