City of Gadsden to consider new Aquatic Center in West Gadsden
On Tuesday, January 9, Mayor Craig Ford proposed building a new aquatic center at the West Meighan Sports Complex for residents to enjoy. The proposal to enter into a planning and design contract with Williams Architects will be voted on by the City Council next Tuesday, January 16. “It’s important for our residents of all […]
Noccalula Falls Campground closing Monday
A new year is bringing a new project to Noccalula Falls Park and Campground. The campground will be receiving an $11.3 million renovation that is set to begin January 15, 2024. The renovation will include new underground utilities throughout the campground, renovation of both bathhouses, construction of a new zero-entry swimming pool and pavilion, conversion […]
AlleyPoo’s Academy opens in Rainbow City
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Allison Garner has always had a dream of owning her own daycare center. After working for 16 years at various local daycares, she has finally made her dream come true. The doors to AlleyPoo’s Academy at 204 West Grand Avenue in Rainbow City opened officially on Monday, January 8, after […]
Chamber Lunch and Learn hosts YMCA’s Darbo
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Chamber of Gadsden-Etowah County held the 2024 return of its monthly Lunch and Learn series Tuesday, January 9 at Chamber offices in downtown Gadsden. The event centers around having one guest speaker from the community come discuss what their business or organization is doing and how Chamber members can […]
Gadsden State Skills Training Division to offer free training for women
The Skills Training Division at Gadsden State Community College is partnering with the Women’s Foundation of Alabama to provide Women in Welding, free training for qualified participants. “Gadsden State’s Skills Training Division is proud to be a community grantee partner with the Women’s Foundation of Alabama to offer this free program to accelerate economic opportunities […]
Legals for 1/12/2024 – 1/18/2024
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Patrice K Golden And Michael D Golden Wife And Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINAN-CIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS […]
Southside, Sardis, Glencoe ranked in latest ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released January 11 Girls Class 7A 1. Bob Jones 2. Sparkman 3. Vestavia Hills 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5. Hoover 6. Davidson 7. Daphne 8. Chelsea 9. Auburn 10. Foley Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 3. Mortimer Jordan 4. Clay-Chalkville 5. Park Crossing 6. Parker 7. Huffman 8. Pike […]
Locals compete at Icebreaker meet
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Two local high school relay teams placed in the top 10 and several area individuals finished in the top 20 at the Icebreaker indoor track and field on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Birmingham CrossPlex. The Ashville boys 4×800-meter relay team of Maddox Vann, Coby Caswell, Drew Gargone and […]
Noccalula campground to receive $11 million renovation in 2024
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor One of the largest tourist attractions in Etowah County will be undergoing a large renovation project soon, according to Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. Noccalula Falls Campground, which is home to primitive camping sites, RV camping sites, cabins and extensive walking trails, will soon undergo renovations that comes with an $11,376,500 […]