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Glencoe educator writes 'Tier 1' novel

December 22, 2022

Photo: Drew Hall, at right, poses for a photo with his family. Gena Hall, at left, holds 2-year-old Sadie, while...

Exceptional children’s Christmas party held at The Venue

December 22, 2022

Photo: The Gadsden City High School Titan Danceline performs at the Exceptional Children’s Christmas Par...

City employees thanked for collapsed building cleanup

December 22, 2022

Photo: The City of Gadsden recognized Public Works and Building Department employees at the December 20 c...

Eagle Rock Boys Home Founder Scott Hilton signs a copy of his book, ‘Raising My Brother’s Child’ during the book launch event.

Eagle Rock founder shares experiences

December 15, 2022

Photo: Eagle Rock Boys Home Founder Scott Hilton signs a copy of his book, ‘Raising My Brother’s Child’ during...

Pictured, from left: firefighters Drew Langley, Logan Sexton, Noah Johnson and GFD Fire Chief Wil Reed.

Gadsden names firefighters of the year

December 15, 2022

Photo: Three firefighters of the City of Gadsden Fire Department were recently named Firefighter of the Year f...

The former Goodyear plant, as seen from the road.

Former Goodyear property sold

December 13, 2022

The former Goodyear plant, as seen from the road. (Messenger file photo) 12-13-2022 An affiliate of Phoenix Investors recently announced the acquisition of the approximatel...

EMA trains citizens in emergency response

December 13, 2022

(Courtesy of Gadsden-Etowah EMA) In an effort to improve emergency response, the Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Manag...

A young girl in a winter coat prepares to donate money to a Salvation Army red kettle.

The Salvation Army seeks holiday help

December 8, 2022

Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Gadsden. 12-08-2022 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Salvation Army is setting out its red kettles for the holiday season,...