Local artist’s mural brightens up Glencoe Public Library
The Glencoe Public Library’s new mural painted by local artist Kayla David Allen with assistance from Elaina Moore. Photo by Chris McCarthy/The Messenger By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Managing Editor A local artist recently added to the aesthetics of downtown Glencoe. Glencoe Public Library board members, staff, volunteers and local officials were on hand for the unveiling […]
Gadsden State increases special building fee by $8
Editor’s Note: In the July 26 edition of The Messenger, an outdated and incorrect version of this story ran under the headline “Gadsden State raises building fee.” This new version adds clarification that the standard tuition is increasing by $2 as well, and students will pay $178 per credit hour in tuition and fees. The […]
Southside’s Ingram recognized with award at Chamber event
Jacksonville State University student and Southside native Morgan Ingram was recently honored with the Young Fierce Woman Award by the Etowah County Chamber at the Advancing Women to the Top Professional Development Conference on July 18. The award celebrates young influential women who inspire and encourage rare, courageous efforts while demonstrating excellent character and accomplishments […]
Community Calendar: Aug. 2, 2024
August 2 Atomic Johnny’s and the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center will host Pints for Paws at 5 p.m. at 510 Broad Street in downtown Gadsden. The event will feature raffles, giveaways and entertainment. August 5 The Family Success Center will host Back to School Free Haircuts for Kids from 3 to 6 […]
Kids Korner: Lavender on Vacation
By Andi Chupp Last week my trainer was on vacation. When my trainer is on vacation or out of town that means Lavender is too. Well, Lavender doesn’t get to go anywhere on vacation, it just means she is off a week from lessons. Which means we must work extra hard this week during lessons […]
Arranging the Pieces… Back to school and back to questions
By Tabitha Bozeman It seems like we just started planning the summer, and now it is over. School starts back next week, and preparations are fully underway for a new schedule, including updated bedtimes, drop-off and pick-up times, homework plans, extracurriculars and more. Whether you have kids starting a new school year in public school, […]
Southern Chicken Salad, Broccoli Salad, Apple Snicker Salad and Pink Salad
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! Southern […]
From God’s word – More important than ever to pray for Israel
By Toni Ford Anyone who knows me knows that I become a bit passionate when talking about Israel, including the land, the people and the impact both have had on my spiritual life. My life was forever changed in 2011 when I took my first trip to Israel. I came home from that trip and […]
The Devotion to Christ – Confession is so hard but so helpful
By Brian Cook One of the tripping hazards of the conversion to Roman Catholicism from Reformed Baptist doctrine was the Doctrine of Purgatory, which was foreign to me. It seemed strange until my first Sacrament of Confession. It finally registered with me that what the Baptists call Judgement Day, or other Christians call the Particular […]