Noccalula Falls to receive $1 million for petting zoo project
Submitted photo: Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford holds a young Eastern Grey kangaroo in April 2023. By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The petting zoo facility at Noccalula Falls Park will soon undergo reconstruction. The petting zoo’s barn, which housed birds, reptiles and guinea pigs, was severely damaged in a May 2021 fire. The fire incident […]
Gadsden State receives $12 million for East Gadsden manufacturing center
Gadsden State Community College was granted $12 million in the Education Supplemental Appropriation Bill recently approved by Alabama legislators and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. The money will be used in constructing and equipping the Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. “The $12 million that […]
Croyles honored with ASWA Presidents Award
Submitted photo: Brodie Croyle, left, and his father John. By Ben Thomas, ASWA Brodie Croyle never expected to return to the Gadsden area and take over Big Oak Ranch. His father John said it never crossed his mind that his son wouldn’t come back. Together, the two former University of Alabama football stars and […]
Hokes Bluff Library to host Ballplay author
Ann Haskin, who spent her younger childhood years known as Hazel Baron in the Ballplay area of Etowah County, is coming to the Hokes Bluff Public Library June 24. Haskin, a Christian author, released her book “Ten Lost Children: A Story of Redemption” in April of this year. The book details her life and the […]
Gadsden State Community College awards nearly 700 scholarships to high school seniors
Gadsden State Community College presented almost 700 scholarships to students across Alabama. The scholarships included those awarded at traditional awards days at 101 Alabama high schools; Presidential Scholarships to three student leadership participants; and dual enrollment scholarships for winners of the Worlds of Work Instagram Contest. “It is an honor for us to reward deserving […]
Gadsden State to be accepted into Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Gadsden State Community College was among six in the Alabama Community College System recently accepted into the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), which will give students additional access to scholarships and professional development opportunities. “It is with great pleasure that Gadsden State enters into a partner-ship with such a prestigious organization,” President Dr. Kathy Murphy […]
Gadsden State Community College announces Spring 2023 grads
Gadsden State Community College recently released the names of the Spring 2023 graduating class. The local graduates are Serena Acosta, Francis Landaverde, Brayden Lowery, Krystal Mendez and Jace Vaughn, of Ashville; Kaylee Brown, Faith Colegrove, Sydney Compton, Savannah Dale, Austin Davenport, Brady Hall, Skylar Hampton, Kalleigh Hansen, Chloe Jones, Jeffrey Jones, Gary Moore, Demi Orr, […]
Gadsden veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Photo: Martin “Mac” McGarvey poses for a photo with friends and family at his 100th birthday party. Submitted photo. Martin “Mac” McGarvey is not your usual 100-year-old World War II veteran. He’s spry, vocal and accompanied by an incredibly large support system. His life is one that is rich with history, love for the […]
Community Calendar 06-16-23
The Messenger is now accepting submissions for the Community Calendar again. Email your submissions to khoskins@gadsdenmessenger.com. Please include the name, date, time, location and cost of the event, as well as contact information for event coordinators. Ongoing The American Red Cross will host four local bold drives during the month of June. The drives are […]