Strawberry Festival, Blue Jean Brunch set for Saturday
Saturday will be a fun-filled day in Gadsden as the City holds its Second Annual Strawberry Festival and Blue Jean Brunch along the picturesque Riverside Drive near Moragne Park. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and will showcase the freshest, locally grown strawberries from Alabama’s premier farmers. Join us for a delightful day filled […]
GSCC students, instructors shine at ALSRT Conference
Students and instructors from Gadsden State Community College’s Radiography Program made an impression at the 77th Annual Conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists held April 4-6 in Orange Beach. The event, which gathered professional radiographers and students from across the state, provided an opportunity for learning and networking. This year, Gadsden State achieved […]
City launches plan to provide new residential garbage cans
New garbage cans began rolling out Monday, April 14, for residents around Gadsden, the City has announced. “The majority of our garbage cans have been in service for many years, and our Public Works Department spends a lot of time and money repairing cans that are broken,” said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “Rather than continuing […]
Training offered in state’s only NCRA approved Court Reporting Program
In a world where every word matters, court reporters and captioners are the silent guardians of accuracy. They ensure that legal proceedings and media broadcasts are transcribed and preserved with precision and clarity into a permanent, accessible record. Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions and other legal proceedings. Captioners provide similar transcriptions for […]
Local business displayed in national Google campaign
A local veteran owned business was highlighted by a national Google AI campaign that illustrates how Google’s AI efforts can help small businesses find success. GO-KOT, an Ashville based company that makes sleeping cots for camping and for first responders, is owned by Air Force veteran Teresa Down. Down bought the company, which had been […]
STEM Fest to be held Saturday, May 3
Afterschool programs will join with community leaders to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities on May 3rd. The Gadsden City Schools’ 21st Century/Community Education program will host this event in partnership with Flying Classroom and The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama. Flying Classroom is an innovative STEM+ program founded by Captain Barrington […]
Family Success Center recognized
Family Success Center (FSC) was recognized at the Tuesday, April 15 meeting of the Etowah County Commission for their efforts to raise awareness for Child Abuse and their Child Abuse Prevention Programs. April is recognized as National Child Abuse Awareness Month. “We here, at the Family Success Center, are so proud of the support we […]
GSCC celebrates sophomores at double-header
Gadsden State Community College honored its sophomore baseball players on Saturday, April 12, at the Gadsden Sports Complex during a celebratory “Sophomore Day.” The event highlighted the achievements and contributions of the team’s second-year players — a group that holds a unique place in the college’s athletic history. The Cardinals gave fans even more to […]
Four local teams heading to first round of baseball playoffs
By Sam Johnson Special to The Messenger Baseball season ended this week for all but four of the local high school baseball programs in Etowah County. Etowah, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff and Southside are all getting ready for postseason action this weekend. The Etowah Blue Devils will host Fayette County. Glencoe will hit the road to […]