Olive Garden opens on Rainbow Drive
Photo: Olive Garden staff, local government officials, Chamber ambassadors and supporters join to cut a ribbon for the grand opening of the Gadsden Olive Garden on Rainbow Drive April 24. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) Gadsden’s Olive Garden is officially open for business on Rainbow Drive. “We are extremely proud of the team and the community for the […]
Theatre of Gadsden to show ‘Looking for a City’
Photo: From left, Music Director Chris Cash, Alan Gentry, Bart Gunter and Greg LaFollette sing together. (Joel Price, Theatre of Gadsden) By Haley Rodgers, Theatre of Gadsden Theatre of Gadsden once again welcomes “Looking for a City,” the show that brings in crowds from miles around to congregate at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown […]
Gadsden Fire Department announces career-tech program
Photo courtesy of the City of Gadsden The City of Gadsden Fire Department is partnering with Gadsden City High School and the Etowah County School System to provide a new Career and Technical Education program for seniors, beginning next year with the class of 2024. The Emergency and Fire Management Services program is aimed at […]
Legals for 4/28/2023 – 5/04/2023
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 Mark Alan Stanfield And Spouse Karen Stanfield to Compass Bank dated July 25, 2008; said mortgage being recorded on August 22, 2008, as Instrument No. 3299973 […]
State bill bad news for citizens, local newspapers
Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that can affect their lives, property and community. You’ve seen and benefitted from these public notices, which include reminders of upcoming meetings and hearings, proposed zoning and land-use changes, […]
Local softball roundup
Photo courtesy of Alex Chaney Ava Ramsey’s score off an error in the bottom of the sixth inning held up as the winning run in Southside’s 11-10 victory over Moody last Tuesday (Apr. 25). Jalyn Allen and Lexi Darnell retired the Lady Blue Devils in order in the top of the seventh to secure the […]
Conquerors hold off Addison in first round
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Clete O’Bryant delivers a pitch during the Conquerors’ sweep of Addison in the first round of the Class 1A state baseball playoffs on Friday, April 21 in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Coosa Christian baseball team certainly had its hands full against Addison in the first round of the Class […]
Sardis sweeps Hayden in first round
Photo: Sardis’ Luke Martin (wearing white helmet) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the Lions’ sweep over Hayden in the first round of the Class 5A state baseball playoffs on Friday, April 21 in Sardis City. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor A pair of solid pitching efforts spearheaded Sardis’ first round […]
Blue Devils blank West Morgan in first round
Photo: Etowah’s Cash Hayes dives back to first base during a pickoff attempt as West Morgan’s Cole Wallace receives the throw during the Blue Devils’ first round sweep in the Class 4A state baseball playoffs on Friday, April 21 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The 2022 Class 4A state baseball runner-up opened the […]