The Vagabond – Downtown sidewalk curb market in 1920s
By Danny Crownover In 1947, an announcement that the new Gadsden Curb Market at Sixteenth Street and Forrest Avenue would be opened shortly recalled that the business was first opened on Nov. 13, 1923 as a sidewalk institution without shelter or any sort of facilities or conveniences. The store (pictured at right) was first located […]
God’s word revealed – God is the Alpha and the Omega
By John Larkins Revelations 1:8 says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” These words mean that God identifies Himself as the “beginning and the end” of our existence. This week we’ll focus on and reemphasize the unique role […]
From God’s word – How to be victorious warriors for God
By Toni Ford There is a great story in Chapter 13 of 2 Chronicles about two kings, Jeroboam and Abijah. King Jeroboam had far more resources and an army with 800,000 troops compared to King Abijah’s army of 400,000 troops. When looking at this with the natural eye, one would say that King Jeroboam was […]
Etowah ace highlights All-Messenger baseball
Photo: Etowah High’s Caleb Freeman looks towards home plate during the Blue Devils’ Class 4A state championship series victory over UMS-Wright last month. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Much like a seasoned MMA fighter, Caleb Freeman rose to the occasion after getting knocked off balance a time or two this past baseball season. The Etowah […]
Legals for 6/16/2023 – 6/22/2023
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sharron R Waddell and Benny G Waddell, wife and husband, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Urban Financial of America, LLC, on October 5, 2015, said mortgage […]
Day of Action coming this Friday
File photo: A volunteer with United Way of Etowah County spreads mulch at the 2018 Day of Action. Kaitlin Hoskins/The Messenger By Lindsey Frazier, Editorial Assistant United Way of Etowah County will be celebrating its 26th anniversary of Day of Action this Friday, June 16. According to United Way, last year saw 654 volunteers, […]
Pair of all-day soccer events set for Saturday in Rainbow City
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy This Saturday, June 17, at the Sportsplex Rainbow City, the local Alabama Rush Soccer Club will host an all-day adult Champions Cup Tournament and Southside High School will host 13 schools for summer play dates. The facility is located at 625 Kinzie Lane in Rainbow City. The adult tournament […]
Local players, coaches make all-state baseball
Photo: Etowah High’s Caleb Freeman delivers a pitch during the Blue Devils’ Class 4A state championship series against UMS-Wright last month. Freeman was recently named Class 4A Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Twelve local players and two coaches were recently selected to the Alabama Sports […]
Blue Ball brings awareness to men’s health
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Men tend to put their families first in their lives and neglect their own health, according to Man Up Gadsden co-founder Teresa Taylor. That is one of the many reasons Taylor and Dr. John Pirani founded Man Up Gadsden together. “I have always worked with local organizations and work with […]