From God’s word – An annual reflection and preparation
By Toni Ford When I was just out of college, I started a personal tradition during the month of December which continues to this day. Each year between Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year, I set aside at least one to two day to put aside all work and social activities and have what I […]
Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – Out of the mouths of babes…
By Rosie Preston The following is a timeless Christmas classic from my favorite funny lady, Erma Bombeck: If there is one man singularly responsible for the children of this country, it’s Doctor Spock. That reads strange, but I don’t know how to fix it. This man is the Great White Father of every parent who […]
The Vagabond – A New York booklet on Gadsden in 1889
By Danny Crownover Included at the Gadsden Public Library is a booklet about Gadsden that was printed in New York City in October of 1889 for the Gadsden Land & Improvement Company. The booklet was intended to be a “handbook of useful information for settlers and investors, with a description of the city of Gadsden, […]
Glencoe educator writes ‘Tier 1’ novel
Photo: Drew Hall, at right, poses for a photo with his family. Gena Hall, at left, holds 2-year-old Sadie, while 5-year-old Emory Kate stands between her parents. (Courtesy of Drew Hall) 12-22-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor After a decade serving as an educator, coach and youth pastor, Drew Hall felt called to a new […]
Exceptional children’s Christmas party held at The Venue
Photo: The Gadsden City High School Titan Danceline performs at the Exceptional Children’s Christmas Party on December 19. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 12-22-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Special needs children from across the Gadsden City School System recently attended an accessible Christmas party. The Venue at Coosa Landing was filled not only with Christmas decorations, but […]
City employees thanked for collapsed building cleanup
Photo: The City of Gadsden recognized Public Works and Building Department employees at the December 20 city council meeting. The employees were recognized for their service in clearing debris from the site of a collapsed building downtown at the corner of 12th Street and Forrest Avenue. “Thanks to the swift action of (these) employees, no […]
All-Messenger football team announced
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Coosa Christian football team accomplished a whole of “firsts” this past season, including the program’s first winning record if four years first playoff berth in four seasons, a first-ever AHSAA playoff victory and a first-ever berth in the state semifinals. Toward that end, the Conquerors […]
Legals for 12/23/2022 – 12/29/2022
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 Shannon D Baty An Unmarried Person to Compass Bank dated July 21, 2014; said mortgage being recorded on July 22, 2014, as Instrument No. 3404745 in […]
Westbrook sweeps Ragland Tournament
Photo courtesy of Grant Campbell The Westbrook Christian varsity basketball teams won the Ragland Christmas Classic last Tuesday (Dec. 20). The Class 3A No. 9 Warriors (11-1) defeated B.B. Comer, 48-44. Cameron White led Westbrook with 11 points, followed by Cooper Greer with 10. The Lady Warriors (6-6) posted a 51-28 victory over B.B. Comer. […]