E-Edition 03-27-2026
E-Edition 03-27-2026
Two Gadsden City High School students selected as National Merit Finalist
Photos courtesy of Steven Fraser at GCHS Christopher Holder and Alvinh Nguyen were selected as the 2026 National Merit Finalists for Gadsden City High School. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition that recognizes and rewards students for their hard work, according to the NMF Guide. The goals of the program are […]
GSCC baseball and softball schedule 3/27 – 4/2
March 27 Men’s Baseball GSCC VS Chattahoochee Valley Community College at 1 p.m. March 28 GSCC VS Chattahoochee Valley Community College at 3:30 p.m. April 2 GSCC AT Wallace State Community College-Hanceville at 2 p.m. GSCC AT Wallace State Community College-Hanceville at 4:30 p.m. Women’s Softball April 2 GSCC VS Wallace State Community College-Hanceville at […]
WEHS seniors earned academic achievement award nominations for Bryant-Jordan Program
WALNUT GROVE, AL — West End High School seniors Braylee King and Jarrin Vaughn were nominated for the Academic Achievement Award through the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program. King is the valedictorian of the West End High School Class of 2026 and is actively involved in a wide range of academic, athletic and service organizations. She […]
Local Youth Exhibits Award-Winning Animal at State Livestock Expo
Submitted by ALFA Insurance Alivia Miller of Etowah County exhibited the champion All Other Breeds American during the Market Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery on March 16. The show is coordinated annually by the Alabama Farmers Federation and held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition. She is pictured with Federation President […]
Taste of the Town returns to Southsid
Submitted photo by Southside. Lil’ Slats Smokehouze, owned by Jess Allsup, at one of last year’s Taste of the Town in Southside. Vendors return for the Taste of the Town Food Truck Festival at Southside City Hall on April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. The festival started a few years ago with the intention […]
Dawn O’Sullivan joins mayor’s staff as executive assistant
Photo and article submitted by Gadsden City Gadsden, AL – This week, Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford announced the addition of Dawn O’Sullivan to his administrative staff. O’Sullivan is the mayor’s new executive assistant, replacing Britnee Perkins, who recently joined the staff at District Court. “Dawn is a wonderful addition to our team,” said Ford. “She has extensive experience […]
Former Messenger owner Dr. Barbara Bryant dies at 85
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Dr. Barbara Harp Bryant, an educator, civic leader, publisher and former owner of The Messenger died Friday, March 20, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Visitation and funeral services were held Tuesday, March 24, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, followed by burial at Rainbow Memorial Gardens. Born Dec. […]
Doing right wrong
By Sandra Bost Two stories from the Bible stay close to my heart–both as a warning and encouragement. One is the story of the prodigal son. That story meets me from different angles depending on the season of life or the circumstance I find myself in. When I am feeling like the reluctant daughter of […]