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May 27, 2026

Guthrie’s celebrates groundbreaking in Attalla

March 19, 2021

Pictured, from left, Revenue Officer Debbie Murray, Attalla City Council members Duane Ball and Anthony C...

Emma Kate’s Cottage opens second location next door

March 11, 2021

Moni’s Restoration & Design’s Moni NeSmith (left), Emma Kate’s Cottage owner Theresa Hawkins (center) and...

Kickin’ It Up Creations brings ceramics to downtown Attalla

March 11, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Passion, creativity and inspiration characterize a new workshop enriched with endless possibilities at...

Local World War II veteran honored

March 11, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Local members of the American Legion Post 71 honored one of their own Monday, March 8, commending a man for 75 years of service to the organization and his...

Attalla City Schools install disinfecting UV lights in combating COVID-19

March 5, 2021

Photo: ProTek Life, Inc. Cleanz Ultraviolet units appear throughout Attalla Elementary School. (Katie Bohann...

Artist Mary Ann Sampson reflects on collection now showing at GMA

March 4, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Gadsden Museum of Art is welcoming audiences to witness a lifelong collection of work in its current exhibit, “A Presentation by the One-eye Opera Comp...

Twelve Baskets Bakery debuts new shop in Glencoe

March 4, 2021

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A sweet new shop just expanded to the Briarmeade Shopping Center in Glencoe. Following its prominent presence in the community, Twelve Baskets Bakery now c...

Miles Holcomb hired as Southside football coach

March 3, 2021

Staff photo by C Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside’s search for a head football coach ended last Tuesday (March 2) in Gadsden. Miles Holco...

West End hires Sewell as football coach

March 3, 2021

Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Derrick Sewell is back in town. The former Gaston High School head baseball coach and assista...