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 […]
Obituary – Lawanda Fay Young Waters
Lawanda Fay Young Waters, age 86, of Falkville, passed away June 13, 2023. Funeral services will at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, at Morgan Funeral Chapel with Brother James O. Wallace and Porter Burt-ram officiating. Burial will be at Rainbow Memorial Gardens/. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. on Friday June 16, […]
More from the cookbook
By Andy Bedwell Spaghetti Salad 1 pound thin spaghetti, cooked, drained and cooled 3 large tomatoes, diced 1 large cucumber, diced small 1 medium green bell pepper, diced small 1 sweet red pepper, diced small 1 large red onion, sliced and chopped 2 cans sliced olives (2 1/4 ounces) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon […]
Waist-highs and heart and soul
By Vicki Scott Vacation Bible School was in full swing last week at First Baptist Church Reeltown. I know that for a fact since all four of our grandchildren attended. My husband Alan and I planned to help out when needed. I thought I would be put in the kitchen, but I was wrong, because […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – Memories of my daddy
By Rosie Preston This Father’s Day will be a special one for my sisters, cousins and me to remember how much my dad, Truman Preston, loved us and how much we loved him. As the oldest of his four girls, my dad gave many memories to me. I’ve often wondered if I did not get […]