Local cagers make all-state
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy A pair of local high school basketball platers recently received statewide recognition. Glencoe senior Jaxon Sizemore was named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A girls second team, while Hokes Bluff senior Jordan Presley was selected to the ASWA Class 3A boys honorable mention team. A senior guard, […]
GCHS boys, Ashville’s Knight excel at Gadsden City Meet No. 3
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Gadsden City boys and girls track and field teams took home 33 medals in 34 events, including 18 first-place gold, at the GCHS Meet No. 3 on March 16. The GCHS boys earned 27 top 3 finishes, including 13 first-place efforts. The top individual performer […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Lazy-Day Chicken Dishes
By Andy Bedwell Italian Baked Chicken Desired number of boneless chicken breast Italian dressing 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/4 Parmesan cheese Wash and pat dry chicken breasts. Roll them over with Italian dressing. Roll on mixture of crumbs and cheese. Place each on foil, wrap and leave tent on top. Bake at 325 degrees […]
Anxiety getting the better of me
By Vicki Scott I had my cataract surgery last week in Gadsden. It was a big deal to me, because I take my eyes very seriously. The doctor’s office called like clockwork the day before with the chain of events for the next day. I could eat until 8 a.m. because the surgery was not […]
From God’s word – Where does our identity rest?
By Toni Ford Although it is impossible to know everyone’s “story” of life and what experiences in life played a role in who we are today, one true thing is that we all share a common theme. Each and every person is driven by the search for true identity, a desire to be understood and […]
City to improve Noccalula gorge area
Courtesy of City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford announced earlier this week that the city will soon begin construction on a project to increase accessibility and safety down to the gorge at Noccalula Falls Park. The city will install 8-foot timber steps with landings in an effort to improve pedestrian access […]
GMC, Gadsden kick off GROW Gadsden Plan
Photo: City of Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford stands by the Coosa River, across from City Hall. Ford spoke on his intentions to encourage riverfront development in Gadsden along the Coosa. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor City of Gadsden officials and Goodwyn Mills Cawood representatives publicly launched the GROW Gadsden Comprehensive Plan public planning […]
Gadsden State to create police department
Courtesy of Gadsden State Community College Gadsden State President Dr. Kathy Murphy recently announced that the college is creating a new police department to serve all five of its campuses. “This is the right thing to do for our students, our employees and our community,” she said. “We want to ensure that our students have […]
Local teams ranked in ASWA baseball, softball polls
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released March 16 Softball Class 7A 1. Thompson 2. Fairhope 3. Hewitt-Trussville 4. Spain Park 5. Hoover 6. Central-Phenix City 7. Vestavia Hills 8. Tuscaloosa County 9. Auburn 10. Sparkman Class 6A 1. Wetumpka 2. Athens 3. Helena 4. Pell City 5. Oxford 6. Hazel Green 7. Hartselle 8. […]