Christi Robinson steps down as Chamber CEO
The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County recently announced its search for a President and CEO-Elect pending the departure of Christi Robinson, who is stepping down to pursue a business opportunity. The Chamber’s leadership has assembled a hiring committee that will facilitate the search for President and CEO-Elect. “It was a very difficult decision to […]
Gadsden nominated for top national award
The City of Gadsden was recently named a finalist for the 2024 Civic Experience Awards presented by CivicPlus, a national government technology company. According to the company, its awards program recognizes local government leaders, departments and municipalities working hard to improve civic experiences to create greater civic participation and satisfaction, safer, cleaner and more profitable […]
Brett Johnson hired as executive director of Dekalb County EDA
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Brett Johnson, Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford’s Chief of Staff, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Dekalb County Economic Development Authority. Johnson, who will begin his role in November, will succeed Jimmy Durham, who has led the organization since its conception 30 years ago. Johnson’s introduction to […]
Main Street Alabama launches new program
Main Street Alabama recently announced the launch of Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system showcasing the Main Street experience in the state’s designated communities. From Appalachia to the Gulf Coast, Sweet Hometown Tours pairs Alabama’s penchant for historic preservation with today’s love for elevated and authentic experiences in downtown districts […]
ADEM giving counties incentive to cleat out old tires
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) recently announced a plan offering counties up to $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded scrap tires from roadsides. ADEM’s Scrap Tire Right of Way Program is available to all 67 counties. The funding is from the state’s Scrap Tire Fund administered by ADEM. One dollar from […]
Arranging the Pieces… Feeling the fear of missing out
By Tabitha Bozeman When I think of the story of my life, October is one of my favorite settings. It’s my favorite time of the year. The heat is finally abating, leaves are changing and there are more fun activities planned than I can possibly attend. I try to plan carefully and thoroughly, but sometimes […]
Nothing says ‘autumn’ quite like comforting soups
Nothing says “autumn” quite like delicious, comforting soups. Chicken Wild Rice Soup 5-2/3 cups water 1 package (4.3oz.) Long grain and wild rice 1 envelope Lipton chicken noodle soup mix 1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped ½ cup onion, chopped 2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 cup cooked, cubed chicken In […]
Local teams compete at volleyball regionals
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several local high school teams competed at the single-elimination AHSAA North Super Regional Tournament on Oct. 22-24 in Hoover. In Class 3A, Glencoe fell to Geraldine, 26-24, 11-25, 24-26, 19-25. For the Lady Yellow Jackets (34-19), Alli Jo Amos had six kills, three digs and two blocks; Ashlyn […]
In & Around SEC Football: Week 9 Previews and Predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 8 Review For the first time since 2007, Alabama lost two regular season games before the end of October. The Crimson Tide fell to Tennessee, 24-17, last week to fall to 5-2 on the season and 3-2 in the SEC. Alabama now has no margin for error entering the […]