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Bill to dissuade rendering plant announced

December 24, 2020

Rendering plant opposers hold up signs as State Senator Andrew Jones (left) addresses the crowd and loc...

December 23, 2020

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Recent documentation revealing that Pilgrim’s Pride applied for a State Indirect Discharge (S...

Etowah County Animal Shelter provides hope to local animals

December 23, 2020

Pictured above, Etowah County Animal Shelter resident Rosie waits for the perfect family to welcome her t...

Etowah trio highlights All-Messenger football team

December 22, 2020

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor After sprinting past many a potential tacker this past football season, Etowah’s Trent Davi...

Pilgrim’s Pride representative responds to Etowah County residents’ concerns

December 18, 2020

Protesters gather at Gadsden City Hall on Dec. 8 to voice their opposition to a proposed rendering plant. Photo...

RBC Council opposes rendering plant, Mayor addresses concerns to Gadsden City Council

December 18, 2020

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor and Katie Bohannon, News Editor Earlier this week, the City of Rainbow City took an official stance with regard to a hot-button local issue....