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June 27, 2024

William Gordon Maddox, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2024. Gordon was born...

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...

GSCC police, security vehicles equipped with AEDs, Narcan

June 21, 2024

Vehicles belonging to the Police and Public Safety Department at Gadsden State Community College are n...

ECSO, GRMC offer summer safety tips

June 21, 2024

Summertime is one of the busiest times for the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office and the local hospitals. “With more people outdoor...

Kids Korner: The Trip, Part One

June 21, 2024

By Charlotte Bailey One day, four friends named Nikki, Rachel, Emma and Casey, were traveling around the globe. When they wer...

Advanced Manufacturing Center now open

June 14, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Approximately 200 people gathered at the East Broad Campus of Gadsden State Community Co...

Chamber hosts legislative summit

June 14, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Gadsden-Etowah Chamber of Commerce recently hosted legislators representing Gadsden and Etowah County for a legislative update summit. The event was he...