Spit and ye shall receive
By Vicki Scott Earlier this week my husband Alan and I received a 23 and Me ancestry kit that tests ancestry and genetic traits as well as health risks. Years ago, we discovered our heritage through Ancestry.com, which was when I found no trace of native American my genetic makeup. Later on, I was told […]
Conquerors settle score with Pickens County, will play for state championship
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Grayson Malone tackles Pickens County’s Roz Cunningham as Grant Morgan (right) and Josh Hester (left) arrive during the Conquerors’ 21-12 victory in the Class 1A state football semifinals on Dec. 1 in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Unlike Coosa Christian’s Class 1A state football semifinal loss against Pickens County last season, […]
Scripture to help get back on track with God
By Toni Ford As we all know, fear can generate stress, anxiety and anger, and it ultimately leaves you powerless. This is a tactic straight from the enemy. Scripture tells us in the Gospel of John Chapter 10 that Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy, and the No. 1 way he carries this out […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie – With the holidays come time wasters
By Rosie Preston There’s a list and I’m checking daily as I decide which items to keep and which to delete on my cell phone and e-mail. I need to determine if they are good or bad messages. I’m very overwhelmed by life this year especially with the constant ringing of my phone all day […]
The Vagabond – Gold and rumors of gold in Gadsden area
By Danny Crownover Last week The Vagabond discussed Native Americans from this area who claimed knowledge of where deposits of gold and silver were located. Of course, those claims amounted to nothing. However, The Vagabond did some research and found much was mentioned about finding gold in this area. At Pollard’s Bend lies a small […]
Gadsden State at 11-4 on the season
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden State improved to 11-4 with a 73-61 victory over the Talladega College junior varsity on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Jamarkus Alexander paced the Cardinals with 14 points, followed by Shannon Jones with nine, and Mekhi Fitts and Cortlyn Clark (pictured above) with eight each. Fitts pulled down 12 rebounds, […]
Some holidays events in Gadsden rescheduled due to rain
Because of the forecast for rain this weekend, the City of Gadsden has rescheduled a number of Christmas events including the official tree lighting and opening night of Christmas on the Coosa. The City Hall Tree Lighting originally planned for Friday, December 1, has been rescheduled for Friday, December 8. The times remain the same: […]
Lady Cardinals beat Wallace-Selma
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden State improved to 6-1 on the season with a 69-61 victory over Wallace State-Selma on Monday, Nov. 27 at Beck Gymnasium. For the Lady Cardinals, Victoria Winslett (pictured above) had 23 points, five rebounds and three steals; Savannah Seals scored 13 points; Kyla Torok had 10 points, five […]
Gadsden State Alumni Association accepting Alumni of the Year nominations
The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of the Year Awards. “We are asking people in our service area to nominate those who have provided outstanding support to our college, students and employees,” said Heather New, president of the Gadsden State Alumni Association. “We want to honor their […]