Katie G. recognized in Reeltown
By Vicki Scott It is a small world after all. My new members of our senior exercise class in Reeltown have asked about my articles in The Messenger. For some reason, they want to read them when they first come out. I’ve brought my copy of The Messenger a few times to let them see […]
From God’s word – Lessons from creatures small and wise
By Toni Ford The Book of Proverbs is “The Book of Wisdom” and has often been referred to as a “collection of collections.” While full of Biblical wisdom, Proverbs also raises questions of values, moral behavior, the meaning of human life and righteous conduct. King Solomon, who was the wisest, wealthiest, and most powerful man […]
The Vagabond – Early sources of timber in Etowah County
By Danny Crownover In July of 1879, experienced workers arrived in Gadsden from Chattanooga, Tenn., to operate a new sawmill of the Southern Lumber Company, which was being established by S.M. Winchester and his son-in-law J.E. Line. The owners were originally from Pennsylvania. The lumber mill was located on the Coosa River just north of […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie – A little bit of this, a little bit of that
By Rosie Preston Use avocados as a face mask. They are delicious to eat in several different recipes. Put banana peel on your skin. I’m not sure if we eat the banana before or after the treatment. Put orange peel on your skin to moisturize it and make it smooth. You may also grind the […]
Alabama Cancer Care center breaks ground in Gadsden
Photo: City of Gadsden officials, Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority representatives and Alabama Cancer Care Network representatives perform a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the upcoming cancer care center. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger) By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor On May 4, Alabama Cancer Care broke ground on a new facility located at 402 South 1st Street in […]
ECCTC students win gold at state conference
Photo: Etowah County Career Technical Center students pose for a photo in the Etowah County Schools building downtown after competing in the state SkillsUSA competition April 24-26. (Courtesy of Etowah County Schools) Etowah County Career Technical Center saw 17 of its students medal at the State SkillsUSA Competition in Mobile on April 24-26. Seven students […]
Etowah High School hosts ‘Adulting Day’ for seniors
Photo: Etowah High School seniors learn to tie neckties during an ‘Adulting 101’ rotation with Brandon “Mr. Bowtie” Hall on April 27. (Haley Brown, Etowah High School) By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor Etowah High School hosted “Adulting Day” for its seniors on April 27. The school’s career technical department prepared for the event for months […]
Legals for 5/5/2023 – 5/11/2023
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mort-gage executed by Dennis Wayne Bailey, single, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for AFS Financial, Inc., on November 29, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge […]
Locals show out at sectional track meets
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Several local track and field teams acquitted themselves well at the AHSAA sectionals meets on April 28 and 29. The Class 1A-3A state qualifiers will compete at Cullman on May 12 and 13. The Class 4A-7A qualifiers will compete in Gulf Shores on May 11, 12 and 13. Class 5A Section 3 […]