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November 3, 2026

The Messenger is a weekly newspaper that is published each Friday. The Messenger covers local news throughout Etowah County and surrounding areas, focusing on positive stories rooted in the community. We feature high school sports, city council and county commission meetings, 10 local columnists, four quarterly magazines, an annual football preview and much more!

Latest News

Districts on the ballot
Annual school food bank drive to run Oct. 16 to Nov. 12
Gadsden State Police and Public Safety to host free annual civilian firearms class
Dale Henry Day to be held at Glencoe Public Library
Kameron Baba of Gadsden crowned 2026 UA Homecoming Queen

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