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.

Enjoy a weekend of delicious food, unique crafts, and family fun at the Gadsden Mall, May 23-25, 2025.

By Caylie Moore, Features Editor Since the beginning of the school year, Gaston High School students have been working on a ...

By, Features Editor On Wednesday, the Leonard Williams Community Development Corporation (or LWCDC) held a ribbon cutting ...

On Thursday, Oct. 8, Gallery at 808 celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony that featured wine, snacks, ...

Alabama has received $10,064,291 in federal funding to continue home visiting services for families through the Maternal, ...

Group renews call to eliminate state grocery tax, raise minimum wage and expand county authority over data centers Alabama Arise members have selected seven legislative priorities for 2027, including ...

By Alex Chaney On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Westbrook and Faith Christian faced off in a volleyball match that ultimately saw ...

Gadsden State Community College will host its ninth annual Mental Health Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 in the Helderman Hall Auditorium. The conference is presented by ...

By, Features Editor Local singer-songwriter Jesselyn James has stumbled her way through the darkness before, facing domestic ...

An Etowah County student is among a new group of scholars participating in The University of Alabama’s rural health programs ...

By Craig Scott, Director of Gadsden Public Library Every other week when I sit down to write this column, I usually have a ...