Southside, Westbrook ranked in preseason soccer polls
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Four local high school soccer teams were ranked in a preseason poll put together by Alabama high school soccer coaches. In the girls’ poll, Southside and Westbrook Christian were both ranked fourth, the Lady Panthers in Class 5A and the Lady Warriors in Class 4A. On the boys’ side, […]
Etowah wins state bowling championship
Photo: The Etowah boys bowling team gathers for a photo after winning the AHSAA Class 1A-5A state tournament on January 27 at The Alley at the Gadsden Mall. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Brayden McClain, Brandon Underwood, Garrett Gibbs, Jaxon Bush, Kaed Bradley. Standing, from left: head coach Shawanna Roper, Chris Beitel, Ben Beitel, E.J. Teal, […]
Southside bowling teams make it to state semifinals
Photo: The Southside High girls bowling team watches the scoreboard during the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 1A-5A state tournament on January 27 at The Alley at the Gadsden Mall. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Southside boys and girls bowling team’s seasons came to an end in the AHSAA state tournament semifinals January 27 […]
Hokes Bluff welcomes new councilman
Photo: Councilman Will Battles (center) is sworn into the Hokes Bluff City Council by City Attorney Robert McWhorter (right) on January 24 as his Battles’ wife Brooklyn holds the Bible. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) 01-26-2023 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Upon the retirement of Councilman Garry Young, the Hokes Bluff City Council was faced with a challenge […]
Gadsden DEI Director aids Selma disaster relief
Photo: City of Gadsden Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Ruth Moffatt was recognized by Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford and City Council members for her assistance in disaster relief following the tornadoes in Selma. Pictured, front row, from left: Moffatt, Ford. Pictured, back row, from left: District 1 Councilwoman Tonya Latham, District 2 Councilman Steve Smith, […]
Gadsden/Etowah Chamber awards locals businesses
Photo: Awards presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting. (Courtesy of the Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce) The Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce held its yearly awards meeting and luncheon on January 20, recognizing several local businesses and individuals for their accomplishments in the community. The Chamber congratulated winners of the 2022 Etowah Small Business of the Year […]
Local teams ranked in latest ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released January 26 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Sparkman 3. Bob Jones 4. Vestavia Hills 5. Hewitt-Trussville 6. Davidson 7. Foley 8. Central-Phenix City 9. Chelsea 10. Auburn Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Mortimer Jordan 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 4. McGill-Toolen Catholic 5. Carver-Montgomery 6. Huffman 7. Gadsden City […]
Legals for 01/27/2023 – 02/02/2023
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage and Security Agreement executed to Liberty Bank by TERRI LYNN GRIFFIN JENKINS, a married person, which Mortgage is dated October 31, 2007, and which was recorded on November 5, 2007 in […]
Etowah boys win, Southside girls take second at bowling regionals
Photo: The Etowah High boys bowling team gather for a photo after finished first at the AHSAA Class 1A-5A North Regional Tournament on January 20 in Tuscaloosa. Pictured, from left: assistant coach Kevin Hunt, Brayden McClain, Ben Beitel, Garrett Gibbs, E.J. Teal, Brandon Underwood, Jaxon Bush, Chris Beitel, Kaed Bradley, head coach Shawanna Roper. (Submitted […]