From God’s word – A season of thankfulness
By Toni Ford I personally I love the transition of seasons. Summer is a time when most people take a break from their regular routines, take time for vacation and travel and enjoy lots of water activities that help with the summertime heat, I always look forward to this next season of fall. By the […]
The Vagabond – Broad Street businesses in the 1870s
By Danny Crownover The occupants of a wooden store building on the north side of Broad Street between Court and Fifth streets in the 1870s were all one-story structures, the exception being a two-story general store at the corner of Court and Broad streets that was operated by W.T. Shook. His wife ran a dress […]
City of Gadsden officials sworn in
Photo: Former Etowah County Probate Judge Bobby Junkins (right) swears in Craig Ford as City of Gadsden Mayor as Ford’s wife Gwen holds the Bible last Monday (Nov. 7) at Gadsden City Hall. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) 11-10-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Gadsden’s new mayor, school board and city council members took their oaths of office […]
Patriots Association honors six local veterans
Photo: Master Sergeant (Ret) Max Mullen, Jr. addresses attendees of the 47th Annual Patriots Day Program sponsored by Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association on November 9 at the Venue at Coosa Landing. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 11-10-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association held its 47th annual Patriots Day Program on November 9 at The Venue […]
MANNA Sunday set for November 20
Photo: Sisters and longtime MANNA volunteers Barb Dejong and Carolyn Jentzen prepare meals for delivery to MANNA clients’ homes. (Courtesy of MANNA Director Laura Johnson) 11-10-2022 At its November 1 meeting, the Etowah County Commission proclaimed November 20 as MANNA Sunday, and several local municipalities and organizations have followed suit. According to MANNA Director Laura […]
In & around SEC football: Week 11 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 10 Recap Carnell Williams’ first game as Auburn head coach produced the same result as most games this season, but the product on the field felt much different. Auburn lost to Mississippi State, 39-33 in overtime, but the Tigers played with a different spark and energy on both sides […]
Legals for 11/11/2022 – 11/17/2022
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 30, 2021, executed by Kevin R. Castleberry, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, which mortgage was recorded on May 5, 2021, in Instrument Number 3520338, of the mortgage […]
Coach Rob to be inducted into Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Courtesy of AHSAA Longtime Hokes Bluff High School educator and coach Mike Robertson was one of 13 persons recently selected for induction into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The class was selected from more than 75 nominations by the selection committee of the […]
Locals recognized in AHSAA Prep Spotlight
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several local players were nominated for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Football Spotlight for the first round of the state playoffs on November 4. In Coosa Christian’s 51-8 victory over Hackleburg, senior linebacker Drake Albury finished with 10 tackles (including three for a loss) and two sacks […]