St. James celebrates beloved teacher
Photo: From left: Vincent Piazza, Michael Piazza, Tammy Piazza and Austin Piazza pose at the retirement party for Tammy on Tuesday, May 30, at St. James Catholic School in Gadsden. Teri Chupp/The Messenger By Kate Hoskins, News Editor Tammy Piazza always had a love of children. She was better known to them as Mrs. […]
Gadsden State hires first chief of police
Gadsden State Community College is one step closer to building its police department with the hiring of a chief of police. Dr. Kathy Murphy, Gadsden State president, announced recently that Jay Freeman will take on the leadership role for the new department. “We are delighted to have Chief Freeman on our staff,” she said. “We […]
Trio of events coming to town Friday, Saturday
Broad Street will be buzzing this Friday and Saturday with classic cars, live music and food vendors. First Friday will begin at 6 p.m. and directly following it will be the kick off of the Summer Concert Series. Broad Street will be closed to automobile traffic at 4 p.m. Friday to allow for set up. […]
Glencoe city leaders recognize National Library Week
Glencoe city officials came out in full support of National Library week on April 25, joining Glencoe Public Library librarian, library board and library volunteers. Pictured, front row, from left: Glencoe councilman Colt Turner, Glencoe Mayor Chris Hare, Glencoe Public Library librarian Dale Henry, Glencoe City Clerk Tashia Blackerby, library volunteer Becky Henson, Glencoe City […]
Southside Public Library gearing up for summer reading program
The Southside Public Library, along with libraries across the country, is gearing up for summer reading. This summer, the library will host the reading program on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Southside Community Center. On June 6, the program will be American Pop Artist with Michael Albert, the program on June 13 will be […]
Local DAR greets veterans
On May 23, 2023, the James Gadsden Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) greeted and supported veterans riding motorcycles from California to celebrate Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The motorcycle entourage made a refueling stop at the Petrol Service Center and were greeted by the James Gadsden, Birmingham […]
Pageant participants donate to animal shelter
Lilly Edwards, a seven-year-old from Gadsden, is a frequent visitor of the Sylacauga Animal Shelter. In the past she has brought gourmet dog biscuits for the canine residents and Monday, May 23, she brought in nearly $1,200 of in-kind donations for the shelter. Edwards worked with fellow Miss Gadsden pageant contestants to organize a community […]
Chamber hosts education luncheon
The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County hosted its sixth annual Excellence in Education and Teachers of the Year Luncheon on May 11 at 210 at the Tracks. Teachers from the three public school systems and four private schools in Etowah County were recognized and celebrated. “I think we can agree education is not glamorous […]
GSCC FAME program signs 30 students
Photo: Taleasha Smoot (pictures second from rigtht) signs her FAME pledge and commitment to Bridgewater Interiors at the FAME Signing Day on May 18 at the Oxford Civic Center. Pictured with Smoot from left are Alan Smith, dean of Workforce Development; Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State; and April Stillwell, training and development coordinator […]