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August 27, 2026

Etowah County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer to get donation of bullet and stab proof armor

March 8, 2024

Etowah County Sheriff’s Office K9 Tedi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation fr...

Gadsden unveils Safe Haven Baby Box, announces second one

March 7, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Gadsden leaders gathered to officially unveil the city’s newest pride and joy — a Safe Haven...

Etowah High senior kicks cancer, raises money for research

March 1, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Gabriel Basaraba was nearing the end of his junior year at Etowah High School when he began feeling unwell. It started with swelling in his ly...

Family Success Center purchasing building from city

March 1, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Family Success Center will soon own the building it has resided in for many years. The City o...

GSCC’s application period for scholarships closes today

March 1, 2024

The Cardinal Foundation will award over $30,000 in scholarships to qualified Gadsden State Community College student...

David King running for election March 5

March 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: As part of The Messenger’s election coverage, we requested candidates in local elections s...

Downtown walking tours to begin in April

March 1, 2024

Each April, The Alabama Tourism Department hosts the statewide April Walking Tours, an event that provide tourists a...

VFW Post 2760 announces contest winner

March 1, 2024

The VFW Post 2760 recently announced that Chloe Combs, an eighth-grade homeschooled student in Etowah County, is Post 2760’...

Gadsden police getting 15 new cars

February 23, 2024

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Gadsden Police Department will soon have 15 new Chevrolet Tahoes in its fleet after the Gadsden City Council voted unanimously to approve a res...