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09/04/2025

The Gregerson family name is well respected in Etowah County, thanks in no small part to the family patriarch Peter Valjean Gregerson, Sr. He is mostly widely known for his founding of Gregerson’s Foods, Inc., in 1969 and his work in erecting the Spirit of American Citizenship monument in Gadsden in the late 1990s.

Etowah County is mourning the death of Peter Valjean Gregerson, Sr. who died September 3, 2025. The Gregerson family name is well respected in Etowah County, thanks in no small part to the family patriarch Gregerson, Sr. He is mostly widely known for his founding of Gregerson’s Foods, Inc., in 196...

08/28/2025

“We make our kids buy shoes,” Nelson said. “If they can’t buy shoes, we figure out some way and get them, so they have what they need.”

Josh Nelson, coach at Gadsden City High School, spoke at the city council meeting asking for support to establish a girl’s wrestling team. Nelson began coaching the wrestling team in 2023. His first year the team won seven dual meets. The next year, the team doubled that and won 14. With the succe...

08/27/2025

🗳ELECTION RESULTS🗳: Several newcomers won seats throughout Etowah County in local elections held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, while some incumbents maintained their positions.

Several newcomers won seats throughout Etowah County in local elections held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, while some incumbents maintained their positions. One of the most anticipated results was that of the mayoral race in Southside. Incumbent Mayor Dana Snyder faced two challengers, Etowah County....

08/27/2025

“It might look just like a patch of concrete with ramps on it, but to us it’s so much more,” Tristen Jackson said at the city council meeting. “It’s a place we’ve built ourselves with our own hands, money and time. It’s a safe place where kids can go instead of being on the streets.”

Fifteen years ago, a group of skateboarders contacted a couple who owned an unused lot with a slab of concrete on it. Their idea was to fix up the lot and create a home away from home for skaters like them. According to the ones who still skate there, that is exactly what they did. […]

08/26/2025

Don't forget to have your voice heard! Go vote today.

08/23/2025

Update: Our newspaper box at Attalla Johnson's has been replaced with a new one! The new one is navy blue, but it is in the same spot as the old yellow box was. Let us know where else you would like to see a newspaper box!

08/22/2025

The Messenger's 2025 Football Preview is out TODAY! You may find it in our newspaper boxes across Etowah County.

*Heads up: Our Attalla Johnson's box is currently out of order but is being replaced and should be available tomorrow.*

08/20/2025

Gallery: The Lady Jackets kick off the season with a scrimmage game on Aug. 7, photos by Ryan Kelly.

The Lady Jackets kick off the season with a scrimmage game on Aug. 7. August games: 8/21 vs. Hokes Bluff 8/26 at Jacksonville 8/28 at White Plains Photos by Ryan Kelly/Messenger.

08/19/2025

Open to all girls in grades K–12, this family-friendly event offers a fun, hands-on introduction to the Girl Scout experience—no membership required.

Adventure is just around the corner at Green Flag Weekend, a free event hosted by Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama on Saturday, August 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Rainbow City Hall.

08/18/2025

08/18/2025

Gadsden Recycling has diverted one million pounds of cardboard out of Noble Hill Land Fill resulting in an estimated saving of $48,000 annually, according to its economic report presented to the city council on Tuesday, Aug, 8.

Gadsden Recycling has diverted one million pounds of cardboard out of Noble Hill Land Fill resulting in an estimated saving of $48,000 annually, according to its economic report presented to the city council on Tuesday.