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Southside bridge replacement project underway

June 28, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor A public meeting on the replacement of Southside’s historic northbound bridge on Thursd...

Etowah County Sheriff’s Office offering RAD women’s safety classes in July

June 28, 2024

The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office will once again host RAD Women’s Safety Classes. The two-night course wi...

Dreamers in the Round performing at The Amp on July 18

June 28, 2024

Dreamers in the Round will perform at The Amp in Gadsden Thursday, July 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Keith Burns, who recently...

GSCC releases spring Dean’s list

June 28, 2024

The Spring Semester 2024 Dean’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Kathy...

ECSO recognized for excellence in policy management

June 28, 2024

The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized for excellence in policy management and t...

Kids Korner: A Perfect Day With Lavender

June 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: The staff of The Messenger believes that the growth and improvement of our society relies on the future thinkers and leaders around u...

Veterans park project underway with new funding

June 21, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor On January 9, 1947, a dozen World War II veterans from Etowah County formed a memorial park association and purchased 233 acres of wooded land in the vicin...

Gadsden approves measures to update city-wide zoning

June 21, 2024

By Lindsey Frazier, Editorial Assistant The City of Gadsden Planning Commission is currently working to update city ordinances to better accommodate growth in the future. When the Gadsden...