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Gadsden Fire Department now accepting donations for Toys From Santa program

December 6, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor The City of Gadsden Fire Department is currently accepting donations for its annual Toys From Santa program. Toys From Santa aims to provide toys for all disadvantaged...

GCHS student receives class credit to work

December 6, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor Gadsden City High School senior Haley James practically grew up at Gadsden Lighting Showroom. “It’s a family business,” said James. “I’ve really been raised there sinc...

Glencoe’s Higdon signs with Judson College

December 3, 2019

Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Negative reinforcement served as a motivating factor in Hylan Higdon’s recent academic and ath...

Lady Jackets keep Hokes Bluff at bay

December 3, 2019

Photo: Glencoe High’s Anna Beth Giles (4) drives to the basket as Hokes Bluff’s Bailee Latronico (21) looks on...

Area football players named to all-region team

December 2, 2019

Several local players recently were named to the Class 2A, All-Region 6 football team for the 2019...

Veteran local basketball coach lands at West End

November 27, 2019

Photo: West End boys basketball coach Richard Hollingsworth instructs his players during the Patriots’ gam...

Ashville softball standout signs with Central Alabama

November 27, 2019

Photo: Ashville High School senior Chloe Wills signed a softball scholarship with Central Alabama Commu...

Titan baseball duo to play at Southern Union

November 27, 2019

Photo: Gadsden City High seniors Austin Brewer and J.J. Gray signed baseball scholarships with Southern...

Local Toys for Tots program finds new home

November 27, 2019

By Sarrah Peters News Editor The Toys for Tots program in Etowah County was nearly canceled this year, but thanks to a local church and some new volunteers the program is now aiming to help even mo...