Alice Buggs
Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory sadly announces the passing of Mrs. Alice J. Buggs, age 56, of Gadsden, AL. who traded mortal for immortality on Tuesday, August 05, 2025. She is survived by her loving Children. We ask that you please keep this family and those families that may be going through the same […]
Addie Parthena Conaway
Addie was a charter member of Riverbend Baptist Church, served for years as WMU Director and loved mission work. Graduated from Southside High School, Gadsden Business College where she received a diploma in bookkeeping and attended Gadsden State Junior College. She received several awards from Southside; 1954 Outstanding Student Award, Valedictorian Class of 1954 and […]
The Lady Jackets volleyball team prepare for the start of the season with a scrimmage
The Lady Jackets kick off the season with a scrimmage game on Aug. 7. August games: 8/21 vs. Hokes Bluff 8/26 at Jacksonville 8/28 at White Plains Photos by Ryan Kelly/Messenger.
Gadsden State Show Band hosts practice camp
Gadsden State Community College hosted their band camp in preparation for the upcoming year. Photos by Ryan Kelly/Messenger.
Legals for 8/15/2025 – 8/21/2025
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jack Nelson to Compass Bank dated April 25, 2016; said mortgage being recorded on May 6, 2016 as Instrument No. 3433628, in the Office of the Judge of Probate […]
Gasden recycling program boosts savings
Gadsden Recycling has diverted one million pounds of cardboard out of Noble Hill Land Fill resulting in an estimated saving of $48,000 annually, according to its economic report presented to the city council on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The recycling center, located at 306 Henry St. in Gadsden, began operations in 2014, three months ago Marc […]
Pets of the week
Zero is a well-mannered lady who loves love! She’s gentle, sweet, and ready to be your loyal companion. Rasha is a quirky goofball of a gal. She’s full of personality, fun to be around, and will keep you smiling. Both girls are available for adoption at Etowah County Animal Shelter, located at 12071 US HWY 278, […]
Secretary Allen launches program to combat trafficking
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to engage Alabama businesses in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Alabama businesses can sign up to participate in this program by completing an application at this link: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/act/get-involved. The Secretary of […]
Back to school routines
We are back in our school routine, and part of that is swapping back over from fend-for-yourself snacks and dinners during much of the summer to scheduled and planned meals. And, those meals usually include some kind of quick family game of cards or trivia of some sort. This week, we discovered a new-to-us game […]