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September 23, 2026

Local siblings serving together in U.S. Navy

June 16, 2022

Photo: Gadsden natives Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Lowe (left) and Seaman Recruit Evan Lowe (right) serve...

June 14, 2022

Messenger file photo Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet or pushed to the limit will be ta...

Tillison Bend residents voice concerns

June 9, 2022

Photo: Several residents of the Tillison Bend community spoke at the June 7 meeting of the Eto-wah Count...

Gadsden State students recognized at Honors Day

June 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of Gadsden State Gadsden State Community College recently held its 55th annual Honors Day at the Cheah...

International students at Coosa Christian appreciate southern culture

June 9, 2022

Photo: Coosa Christian international students Karafil and Pavjol Hoxhallari gather for a photo with the scho...

Immersive installation "Synchronized Swimmers" enthralls audiences at GMA

June 3, 2022

Artist Jenny Fine installs Synchronized Swimmers at Gadsden Museum of Art. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Audiences have the opport...

Parties certify Etowah County primary results, sparking contests from candidates

June 1, 2022

Candidates and voters wait as provisional ballots are counted at the Etowah County Courthouse on Tuesday, M...

Political Purgatory: candidates anticipate party decisions following error impacting Etowah County election

May 30, 2022

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor While Etowah County voters turned to the polls last Tuesday, May 24, the news of a redistricti...

Etowah County primary results: Redistricting error affects ballots, impacts House 28 and 29 and commission races

May 26, 2022

By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Tuesday, May 24 marked the Primary Election for Etowah County, with voters turning out to support local candidates. While the unofficial election results...