Southside seniors sign college scholarships
Photo: Four Southside High seniors recently signed college athletic scholarships. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Cayden McMichael (football, Bellhaven (Miss.) University), Kutter Johnson (baseball, Gadsden State), Mallory Brooks (golf, Wallace-Hanceville) and Laylah Davis (basketball, Shelton State). (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Four Southside High seniors recently reaped the benefits of their academic and athletic […]
Annual Memorial Day event planned for Monday
The Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association’s annual Memorial Day program will feature a portrayal of a fallen serviceman instead of the usual guest speaker-based program. In years past, the program consisted of a special guest speaker, but this year there will be a presentation by Craig Scott, director of the Gadsden Public Library. During the presentation, Scott […]
City of Gadsden launches new text-based 911 feature to assist callers, first responders
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The City of Gadsden has launched a new public safety feature called Prepared Assist that gives residents and visitors more options in cases of emergency. The program enables dispatchers to send a link via anonymous text message, which callers can click to share a video feed directly from their phone’s […]
City of Gadsden honors nation’s fallen with memorial flag displays
The City of Gadsden is displaying the nation’s colors this Memorial Day as more than 155 new American flags are on display along local highways. “Memorial Day is about more than just marking the start of summer – it’s a time to pause and remember those who gave their lives serving our country,” said Gadsden […]
Outstanding students honored at Honors Day in Gadsden
Gadsden State Community College recently held its 58th annual Honors Day at Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center for students attending campuses in Gadsden and Centre. The program included student achievements and scholarship presentations. A second Honors Day was held in the Learning Resource Center at the Ayers Campus for students attending that campus. Over 300 […]
Southern salads
By Andy Bedwell You know, there’s just a hard-to-express “goodness” that everybody loves about well-made salads. Take the classic Caesar salad — the dressing is made with different ingredients, which by themselves usually aren’t on anyone’s list of top treats. But whip them into a sauce, and presto — you have a delicious dressing. […]
Jax State announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
More than 1,200 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Spring 2024. Local students named to the list include: Daniel Holcombe of Gadsden, Jaliah Summerlin of Gadsden, Jason Raphael Santos of Gadsden, Amaia Pitts of Gadsden, Yunior Miguel Dias of Gadsden, Lindsey Reece Frazier of Gadsden, Tanner Atlas Rice of Gadsden, Ethan Oskar Stumpfl Dennis of Gadsden, Emma Rose Riseborough of Gadsden, Ava Malone of Gadsden, Elizabeth Peyton Myers of Gadsden, Sydnee Courington of Gadsden, Julie Dougherty of Gadsden, Janekia DeAnna Horton-Cunningham of Gadsden, Hunter Hancock of Gadsden, Lina Khalel Hijazeen of Gadsden, Kaylee Grace Klein of Gadsden, Chloe Davidson of Gadsden, Chloe Harwood of Gadsden, Kacey Watts of Gadsden, Mackenzie Noelle Bates of Gadsden, Jessie Elizabeth Lindsey of Gadsden, Emily Frederick of Gadsden, Kaitlyn Meats of Gadsden, […]
Longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures make more pollen
Itchy eyes. Nasal congestion. Sneezing. If these symptoms pop up for you during spring, summer and fall, you’re among the estimated one in four Americans who experience seasonal allergies. Many people believe their allergies are getting worse every year, with more irritation over a longer period of time, and it’s not just their imagination. Scientists […]
Arranging the Pieces… Missing measuring days in coffee spoons
By Tabitha Bozeman I love mornings. I love the light, the birds and the smell of a fresh day. I do not, however, love waking up. I am inclined to agree, if asked too early, with the person who declared “People who get up early in the morning cause war, death and famine.” I used […]