Gadsden man to celebrate 103rd birthday Saturday
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Ralph “Pat” Patterson is many things — a U.S. Navy veteran, an University of Alabama football fan, a retired bus driver and as of 2020, a centenarian. Patterson was born to parents John Lauil Patterson and Agnes Cornelia Whorton Patterson on Sept. 2, 1920 in Gadsden. He had one brother, […]
PHOTOS: City schools promote literacy with parent night
Photos by Kaitlin Hoskins/Messenger. By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Gadsden City Schools and the City of Gadsden partnered together at The Venue at Coosa Landing Tuesday, August 29, to host a night of literacy promotion among school officials, students and parents. The Elementary Literacy Parent Night was a chance for school leaders to engage students […]
Hokes Bluff Laundry is a dream 20 years in the making
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The new Hokes Bluff Laundry took a few years to get from concept to brick and mortar, but according to Kelley McGinnis, co-owner of the business, the idea came about 20 years prior. “We dreamed about it 20 years ago,” McGinnis said. “We’ve kind of seen in the past 20 […]
Dancing on the line, sort of
By Vicki Scott Last week, I had no plans (just prayers) for our Gathering of the Hummingbirds senior activity program here in Dadeville. During each meeting, we reserve about 20 minutes for speakers or special guests. Our church pastor visits a local restaurant to pick up some fried chicken fingers during this time. I had […]