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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

Magneco/Metrel holds grand opening at former steel mill
Gadsden State raises building fee
New truck arrives for Gadsden Fire Station 4
Gadsden’s First Friday returns Aug. 2
Southside gets grant for LED lights

Latest Sports News

Gadsden State teams, athletes named to NJCAA All-Academic teams
Locals participate in North/South All-Star Week
Southside’s Thompson highlights All-Gadsden Metro boys soccer team
Westbrook's Machen, Southside's Jackson lead off All-Gadsden Metro girls soccer 
Gaston's Bogle, Southside's Webb highlight All-Messenger track and field teams