Next Tribute Concert Series show is June 5
The next, and second to last, show of the summer Tribute Series of concerts at The Amp is set for June 5. The series, presented by Sam Boswell Honda, is paying tribute to a few bands and artists and is bringing popular tunes to the ears of Gadsden residents. The June 5 show — Purple […]
Gadsden City Council recognize contributions
Peter Gregerson, author of The Golden Rule: The Best Way To Live, was recognized with a proclamation from the Gadsden City Council and mayor to recognize Tuesday, May 27, 2025 as Mr. Peter Gregerson day. Gregerson has served as a profound and accessible guide for young people, families, educators and communities to promote timeliness, values […]
Glencoe coach, teacher Joey Sims retires
By Mark Everett Kelly/Special to The Messenger Joey Eric Sims loves numbers. Counting down the days before his retirement from teaching math at Glencoe High School, Joey created trivia questions. “The other day was the number nine,” Joey’s sister Sharron Sims Yancy said.” He asked who wore number nine of the Red Sox, and I […]
Q&A with new Southside High baseball coach
By Sam Johnson/Special to The Messenger Southside High School made the announcement on May 6 that Kevin Vinson would be its next head baseball coach. The spot opened up when longtime head coach and assistant principal Shane Chappell announced he was stepping down from the position. Vinson spent one year at Southside as an assistant […]
County Spring season wraps up
By Mark Everett Kelly/Special to The Messenger Etowah County’s spring sports season concluded with many of the locals celebrating successful seasons. Softball Softball featured many locals advancing to the regionals. Here are their results. The West End Patriots advanced to Class 2A State Semifinals, celebrating a spectacular season showcased by their talented young roster featuring […]
Children’s of Alabama spreading awareness about car heatstroke deaths
Children’s of Alabama urges drivers to look before they lock. The Children’s of Alabama Look and Lock: A Child Safety Campaign kicked off on May 1. The campaign raises awareness about pediatric vehicular heatstroke and its dangers. It is sponsored by Children’s, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), the National Highway Traffic […]
Tuberville sets eyes on governorship
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican whose Senate seat is up in the 2026 election, announced Tuesday , May 27, that he’s seeking the state’s governorship after one term in the Senate. “Today I will announce that I will be the future governor of the great state of Alabama,” Tuberville said in an interview with […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Thursday, May 29, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate, releasing the following statement: “I’m running. It’s the honor of a lifetime serving as your Attorney General. We’ve taken bold action and gotten things done for Alabama and our country — from standing strong against the overreach and woke […]
Gadsden State student overcomes the odds, earns diploma and scholarship
With her husband and children in the audience, Candida Pedro Aguirre proudly walked across the stage on May 1 to receive more than just her high school diploma — she received a second chance at a dream once deferred. Aguirre was honored at the Gadsden State Community College Adult Education Services graduation ceremony held in […]