Minth breaks ground on $430 million project at former steel mill site
Minth Group Limited, along with the City of Gadsden, broke ground Monday at the former steel mill in Gadsden for what will be the global company’s largest campus. The international automotive supplier is investing more than $430 million at the 400-acre site that was the previous location for Republic Steel and Gulf States Steel. The […]
One final editor’s note: The best is yet to come
Column Eleven years seems like a blink in time, while also feeling incredibly long. That’s what I was thinking this week as I prepared to make one last newspaper. You see, dear reader, Friday, August 7, is my last day at The Messenger. I first started my career in community journalism at The Messenger in […]
Bridge replacement closes portion of road in north Etowah County
Motorists traveling along State Route 205 in Etowah County should prepare for a year-long road closure as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) begins work to replace a 102-year-old bridge over the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway. The closure began Monday, Aug. 3 and is expected to last until fall 2027 while crews complete the […]
Gaston High principal Brenden Perry focuses on relationships and culture
New Gaston High School principal Brenden Perry is entering the 2026-27 school year with a vision centered on relationships, school pride and student success. Perry, who has 11 years of experience in education, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Jacksonville State University and is National Board Certified in Early/Middle Childhood Literacy. His career includes bookkeeping, […]
First Friday returns
Downtown Gadsden hosts First Friday on August 7 from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music, and the arts. Broad Street will be closed to automobile traffic at 3:00 pm to allow classic cars, live music and food vendors to set up. Cars should not […]
Cyclosporiasis outbreak continues
Alabama health officials are reporting an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, as investigators continue to trace the source of infestations linked to restaurant outbreaks and contaminated produce. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the state had reported 85 cases of cyclosporiasis as of […]
Nine Etowah County projects split $75,331 in FY2026 grants
Nine Etowah County projects will share $75,331.29 in FY2026 grants distributed through Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council, funding everything from fire department rescue gear to a new outdoor classroom, according to a press release from the council. The grants were announced during a celebration at Hokes Bluff High School attended by legislators, community […]
Rick’s celebrates 50 years
Rick’s Discount Drugs celebrated 50 years of service to the Attalla community on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Mayor Larry Means, members of the city council, Chamber ambassadors, Chamber leadership and members of the community came together for a special ribbon cutting ceremony, hot dogs, merchandise giveaway and more.
Lotlinx appoints Gadsden native as president, CFO
Lotlinx, the inventory performance intelligence company for automotive retail, announced the appointment of George D. King, III as President & Chief Financial Officer. King joins the company’s executive leadership team and will oversee finance, operations, human resources, legal, and corporate development while partnering closely with Chairman & CEO Len Short and the Board of Directors […]