Remembering 9/11: Gadsden Beautification Board hosts memorial event
Photos by Kaitlin Hoskins/Messenger By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Gadsden Beautification Board hosted the 21st annual 9/11 Memorial Observance at the corner of 4th Street and Broad Street in downtown Gadsden Monday night. The event recognized and honored the lives lost in the terror attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The […]
Rotary Club welcomes General Gordon
Photo by Kaitlin Hoskins/Messenger: Pictured, from left: Col. Robert Griggs, Col. Brad Benton, Bubba Masters, Bob Guyton, Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon, Tena King, Jonathon Roland, Chris Ray, Lt. Col. Steve Witherington and Maj. Daniel Thomas pose for a photo at the Thursday, Sept. 7 meeting of the Gadsden Rotary Club at the Gadsden Country Club. […]
Attalla welcomes new restaurant
Photos by Kaitlin Hoskins/Messenger. By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Don Bigotes Mexican Grill, a local chain of Mexican restaurants, officially opened a new location in downtown Attalla last Friday, September 8. City of Attalla leaders, Attalla police officers and restaurant management and staff cut the ceremonial red ribbon on the new restaurant September 8. The […]
GSCC athletics, Sparks announce partnership
Submitted photo: Pictured, from left, Dr. Dierick Sparks, orthopedic surgeon; Blake Lewis, Gadsden State athletic director; Dr. Corey Fuller, clinical director. Gadsden State Community College and Sparks Orthopedics and Sports Medicine recently announced a partnership that includes a $50,000 commitment to support sports medicine services for the college’s student-athletes. “Through our partnership, physicians and athletic […]
JSU biology professor discovers new bamboo
Jacksonville State University biology professor Dr. Jimmy Triplett recently discovered a new species of native bamboo in Alabama. Tallapoosa Cane, or Arundinaria alabamensis, is recognized as Alabama’s 31st endemic vascular plant and the fourth species of native bamboo in the U.S. His research is published in the international science journal Phytotaxa. So far, the new […]
ASFA accepts local students
Submitted photo: Pictured from left: Meihua Qu and William Edwards have both been accepted into the advanced mathematics and science program at Alabama School of Fine Arts. The Alabama School of Fine Arts announced Tuesday, September 12, the addition of two Etowah County area students to its enrollment list for the 2023-2024 school year. William […]
Community Calendar: September 15, 2023
Submit events: To submit events by email, email khoskins@gadsdenmessenger.com. Mail events to 1957 Rainbow Dr. Gadsden, Al. 35901. September 15 – 17 The Theatre of Gadsden is bringing to stage “Sordid Lives,” a play subtitled “a black comedy about white trash.” at the historic Ritz Theatre located at 310 Wall Street in downtown Alabama City. […]
From God’s word – Abraham passed God’s tests with flying colors
By Toni Ford When you hear the names Abraham and Isaac, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most of us, I would imagine Genesis 22. In which Abraham faced his greatest test in acting in obedience to God by sacrificing his son Isaac, on an altar. Thankfully, Abraham knew that God […]
Southern Cooking: Tailgating favorites
By Andy Bedwell Football season is here, and that means we need plenty of tailgate snacks for hungry guests! Sausage Balls 1 pound of Dean’s mild sausage at room temperature (8-ounce) package of extra sharp cheese, grated by you 2 cups Bisquick Mix together and bake on greased cookie sheet. The sauce balls come off […]