Kids Korner: Lavender’s Best Friend
By Andi Chupp School is back in session and I’m not too excited about it. I would much rather be riding than at school. I am a straight A student, but riding is more fun than school. I still get lots of Lavender time, but not as much as I did when school was out […]
Local team leaves mark at LLWS Southeast Regionals
Photo: The Coosa 12U All-Star baseball team gathers for a photo prior to the recent Little League Southeast Regional Tournament at Warner Robins, Ga. Pictured, front row, from left: Ridge Reeves, Blue Houston, Hayes Silvey, Jude Bush, Carter Green, Dane McEntyre. Middle row, from left: Jacob Williamson, Graham Frazier, Tanner Hall, Mason Reeves, Judson Nicholson, […]
Legals for 8/09/2024 – 8/15/2024
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage and Security Agreement executed to Liberty Bank by TERRI LYNN GRIFFIN JENKINS, a married person, which Mortgage is dated October 31, 2007, and which was recorded on November 5, 2007 in […]
Gadsden City, Coosa Christian ranked in ASWA preseason football poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Listed is the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2024 preseason high school football rankings with first-place votes, last year’s record and total poll points. Class 7A 2023 state champion: Central-Phenix City 1. Central-Phenix City (12) 13-0 207 2. Thompson (7) 11-2 192 3. Enterprise 9-3 128 4. Auburn 9-3 126 […]
Top 5 After-School Snack Hotspots
By Justin Nelson, owner of ShopGadsden.com Yes, summer is almost over, and school will be back in session before you know it. We’ve all been there as parents too, as soon as your kid gets in the car to quickly head to after school activities they say those words that change everything: “I’m hungry.” We […]
Barbarian Challenge winner competing next in Costa Rica
By Lindsey Frazier, Editorial Assistant Eight years ago, Courtney Washington was gifted entry to her first Obstacle Course Race. This month, Washington and 15 other athletes will represent the U.S. at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championship in Costa Rica. Participants are chosen by The USA Obstacle Course Racing (ORC) committee using a point system […]
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 […]