Gadsden names firefighters of the year
Photo: Three firefighters of the City of Gadsden Fire Department were recently named Firefighter of the Year for their exemplary service. The firefighters accepted the honors and were recognized by City of Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford at the December 13 City Council meeting. Pictured, from left: firefighters Drew Langley, Logan Sexton, Noah Johnson and GFD […]
Local gridders make all-area teams
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several local players made the Class 3A, All-Region 6 and the Class 2A, All-Region 6 football teams for the 2022 season. Selected from Hokes Bluff for 3A All-Region were senior receiver Cole Stone, senior lineman Dakota Holcomb, senior fullback Layton Horne and sophomore receiver Anderson Morgan. Named from Westbrook […]
Legals for 12/16/2022 – 12/22/2022
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Whereas, default has been made in the mortgage executed on the 4TH of December, 2018, by LONNIE EZELL and wife HATTIE M. SNYDER-EZELL, as mortgagors in favor of SHELBY E. COCHRAN as mortgages, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in instrument number 3477017, […]
Sardis girls, Westbrook boys ranked in first ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released December 15 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Sparkman 3. Vestavia Hill 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5. Bob Jones 6. Davidson 7. Foley 8. Auburn 9. Chelsea 10. Huntsville Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Mortimer Jordan 3. Oxford 4. McGill-Toolen Catholic 5. Carver-Montgomery 6. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 7. Mountain Brook 8. […]
Former Goodyear property sold
The former Goodyear plant, as seen from the road. (Messenger file photo) 12-13-2022 An affiliate of Phoenix Investors recently announced the acquisition of the approximately three-million-square-foot property of the former Goodyear plant in East Gadsden. “This acquisition is a game-changer for Gadsden,” said City of Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “With this deal, a nationally recognized […]
EMA trains citizens in emergency response
(Courtesy of Gadsden-Etowah EMA) In an effort to improve emergency response, the Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is holding free training classes for citizens next year, and sign-up is open. These classes are the result of a Department of Homeland Security and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency grant that was recently awarded to the Gadsden-Etowah […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Cold weather salad
By Andy Bedwell I ran across some old recipes this past week that I wanted to share with all of you — salads and a soup that you can add to some of your Christmas gatherings. White Chili 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons oregano 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 6 […]
Secret beds and mobile seniors
By Vicki Scott It does not take a trip to Tennessee to appreciate the changing colors in the trees in these parts. North Alabama is blessed with many things, including beautiful foliage. With my new seniors on my mind, I thought it would be a great time to take my Dadeville seniors on a trip […]
From God’s word – Paul’s prayer for spiritual growth
By Toni Ford The Apostle Paul loved to pray for the groups of people he visited and shared the Gospel with, both at small congregations scattered throughout the Roman Empire, and for individuals such as Philemon. Paul’s prayers are full of his affection for those he is writing to, and his words are full of […]