Boaz Police Chief Michael Abercrombie said Cody Bryant Helton, 25, of Flat Rock, was seen driving recklessly in Boaz on Alabama 205 early Monday morning. Officers attempted a traffic stop but Helton sped off, leading them on a chase. Abercrombie said the chase was suspended due to high speeds and the fact officers lost sight of him.Marina Bay Sands Pool in Singapore is among the highlights not to miss when staying at Marina Bay Sands. Here's what you need to know about the infinity pool. By: Author Kyle Kroeg...So as a wise man once said, "The greatest journey is the journey back home." Mary Bailey is a staff writer for The Sand Mountain Reporter. Her e-mail address is mbailey@ sandmountainreporter.com. Having called Sand Mountain my home for the last 14 years, I'm now proud to call The Sand Mountain Reporter my home as well.Headquarters Regions Southern US. Founded Date Jan 1, 1995. Operating Status Active. Company Type For Profit. Contact Email [email protected]. Phone Number 1-256-840-3000.Just before daybreak on a cold New Year’s Day in 1953, a baby-blue Cadillac pulled up to the small Oak Hill, West Virginia hospital. Exactly who was driving the car is uncertain, but the man in the back seat was singer-songwriter Hank Williams.sandmountainreporter.com 1603 Progress Drive Albertville, AL 35950 Phone: 256-840-3000 Email: [email protected] tabs Chris Stephenson as new football coach. For new Sardis football coach Christ Stephenson, the chance to take over the Lions and return to Alabama after coaching stints in Florida was too good an opportunity to pass up. Stephenson, who grew up in Vestavia Hills where he played football and was an assistant coach, had been a head coach ...Dec 6, 2023. 0. GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA - Peoples Bank of Alabama, a leading and innovative financial services provider, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest branch in the heart of Guntersville, Alabama. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Peoples Bank of Alabama as it continues to grow its presence and commitment ...Nugent was elected in 2018 to serve Marshall County, succeeding Marlon Killion. Killion served as Coroner for 18 years. The coroner serves as the chief death investigator (Medicolegal Death Investigator) and clerk for the county. He is also tasked with many legal duties surrounding the deaths that occur in Marshall County.The election results are expected to be certified on Jan. 19 and Kitchens will be sworn in at that time, according to the Secretary of State’s office. Kitchens defeated Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) and Stacy George (R-Arab). Kitchens garnered 3,169 votes (55.3%) while Colvin collected 2,134 votes (37.2%) and George picked up 425 votes (7 ...Vanda Lynn Cobb, 57, of Arab, was charged with unlawful possession of control substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Edward Lewis Cox, 31, of Laceys Spring, was charged with burglary-residence-force, burglary-residence-no force, first-degree sexual abuse, resisting arrest and two counts of failure to appear.Two Marshall County residents have died in separate traffic wrecks in Marshall and Cullman counties this week. A Boaz man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck north of Guntersville Wednesday. According to Guntersville Police Lt. Ryan Bradford, officers responded to a vehicle crash on U.S. 431 near Baptist Camp Road in Guntersville at about 5:40 p.m.Jan 10, 2024. 0. Wes Kitchens. Arab’s Wes Kitchens won Tuesday’s special election for the District 9 Senate seat vacated by Clay Scofield last year. Kitchens, R-Arab, has been the District 27 House member for the past five years. He beat Rep. Brock Colvin, R-Albertville, and Arab resident Stacy Lee George. The results are:All three candidates agreed to answer questions from readers of the county’s three newspapers – The Arab Tribune, The Advertiser-Gleam and The Sand Mountain Reporter. Each candidate was given the questions and one minute to read over each one to get his thoughts together, then answered the questions verbally.Families featured at pottery show | News | sandmountainreporter.com. The Alabama Folk Pottery Show honored descendants of Alabama potters during Alabama's bicentennial year. Pictured are Charles Young, Rodger and Linda White, Sean Rushton, Mary McClendon, Karen Rushton, Terry Rushton, Reagan Bussells and Sharon McClendon. Huck Treadwell.Neighborhood Bridges Boaz is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Gadsden to host a bedding drive. "By donating bedding, this frees up funding to build more beds and buy mattresses," said Neighborhood Bridges Director Jamie Bliss. "Valerie Burrage of SHP reached out to us about helping, and of course, we are thrilled to do so.About Us. Now 68 years old, The Sand Mountain Reporter serves Marshall County and parts of DeKalb and Etowah counties in northeast Alabama, including the towns of Albertville, Boaz, Crossville, Douglas, Geraldine, Guntersville, Horton, Sardis City and others. The Sand Mountain Reporter. January 11, 2022 ·. ***BREAKING***. An investigation by the Gadsden City Police led to his arrest on Monday. sandmountainreporter.com.High Point Community. Mrs. Martha Swader Ragsdale, 71, of High Point Community, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Shepherd's Cove Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Hairston officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.Obituaries are printed as a public service by The Reporter. Customized obituaries may be printed for a charge. Family members should have the funeral home contact The Reporter at 256-840-3000.Laverne Dyar, 71, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Eldorado, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Sonora Cemetery with Ryan Dalgliesh, pastor of The Four 56 Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.Protesters gather on the front lawn of the Albertville Courthouse for the fourth time. However instead of focusing on Confederate icons, organizer Unique Dunston says they are marShannon J. Allen has been named the publisher of The Sand Mountain Reporter, Owner Patrick Graham announced today. "I couldn't be more excited to make this announcement," Graham said. "Shannon's love for and dedication to our community has been on full display during his more than three decades here at The Reporter.This is an opportunity that is long overdue for someone of Shannon ...You may have heard that I have resigned from the Senate to become the Executive Vice President of the Business Council of Alabama. This decision was one of the hardest that I have ever had to make, and with any decision of this magnitude, I involved a lot of prayer and talked it over with family and friends.Sardis coach resigns. Chris Stephenson has resigned as Sardis' head football coach. The Lions finished 4-6 in 2022, his only season in charge of the program. Sardis High School is searching for a new head football coach, as the Etowah County Board of Education accepted Chris Stephenson's resignation during its Monday afternoon meeting at ...Two Marshall County residents have died in separate traffic wrecks in Marshall and Cullman counties this week. A Boaz man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck north of Guntersville Wednesday. According to Guntersville Police Lt. Ryan Bradford, officers responded to a vehicle crash on U.S. 431 near Baptist Camp Road in Guntersville at about 5:40 p.m.R-3, No. 3: Vestavia Hills (8-2) at R-4, No. 2: Austin (8-2), Decatur. Tickets for the playoff games will be sold through GoFan. For the first three rounds, all tickets will be $10 each. Tickets will be $12 for all semifinal games plus processing fee. MONTGOMERY - A total of 208 high school football teams earned berths in the AHSAA 58th ...Earlier Friday morning in Pennsylvania, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil also predicted an early spring. On average, Phil has gotten the correct forecast 30% of the time over the past 10 years. Sand Mountain Sam has a 30-1 record of being correct, only missing the blizzard of 1993. Hundreds gathered for Possum Day at Bama Bucks in …Thomas Howard "H. T." Williams, 83, of Boaz, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Shepherd's Cove Hospice. His funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Pleasant Hill No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Bro.If you've already made slime, take the next step and try making kinetic sand at home. It's fun, easy and therapeutic. HowStuffWorks finds out more. Advertisement DIY science experi...Matt Brannon took the oath of office to become the newest city councilmember in Boaz. Brannon was given the oath of office by Judge Chris Abel Friday afternoon at Boaz City Hall. He fills a seat vacated by the resignation of Jeff Sims. Sims is now the Boaz Personnel and Economic Development director.Gary asks, “Can I use sand to break up clay soil and improve my lawn?"You shouldn't use sand by itself since that will only make your problem worse. It needs to be balanced with or...ECDEU Commander Kevin Hassell briefed officers and team leaders before Monday's warrant round up, as Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton waited to speak. The Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit provided the photo above, showing items seized in a recent search at a west Etowah camper. Agents said more than 22 pounds of methamphetamine was found.The University of Alabama and Auburn University's men's wheelchair basketball teams will go head-to-head in the Sand Mountain Showdown at Sand Mountain Park. The exhibition game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. tipoff, with proceeds from ticket sales going to benefit the Albertville Parks and Recreation Foundation.The DAR Patriot Chefs are preparing to bring home a win as they will be competing for the second time at the 2024 Jr. Chef Alabama State Competition at Jefferson State College near Birmingham. Last year the team won the Jr. Chef Championship and then finished third in the nation with their veggie ...A Boaz woman died in a crash Monday evening. Alabama State Troopers say Amber L. Huffman, 30, of Boaz, died just after 5 p.m. Monday when she was fatally struck by a 2008 Honda Civic driven by Christian A. Doggett, 24, of Guntersville. The crash occurred on Alabama 75 near the 45-mile marker approximately two miles south of …Councilman resigns, replacement to be appointed Jan. 8. Boaz residents have until Jan. 4 to apply for a newly vacated seat on the Boaz City Council. During a meeting Monday night, councilmen accepted the resignation of Councilman Josh Greer. Greer submitted a resignation letter, stating he and his family moved outside of Boaz and he felt "it ...David “Dumas” Walker. David “Dumas” Walker, 70, of Albertville, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Albertville Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill #1 Cemetery. Rev. Craig Vaughn and Rev. Chris Gilbert will be officiating.Dec 1, 2023. 0. "The American Pickers" are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2024. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on The History Channel.The DAR Patriot Chefs are preparing to bring home a win as they will be competing for the second time at the 2024 Jr. Chef Alabama State Competition at Jefferson State College near Birmingham. Last year the team won the Jr. Chef Championship and then finished third in the nation with their veggie ...One man has died following a single-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon near Albertville. Albertville Police and Fire departments, the Alder Springs and Asbury volunteer fire departments, Guntersville Fire and Rescue Department, Marshall County EMA, Marshall Medical Center EMS and Alabama State Troopers are on the scene in the 4000 block of Hustleville Road where a truck went over the bridge ...Pierce J Harris passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at the age of 74. Harris was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on Jan. 7, 1946 to Ted and Lois Harris. Pierce was raised in Montgomery, but always considered Guntersville his home. In February, Pierce celebrated 40 years as a State Farm Agent. Harris was a member of the First United Methodist Church ...July 10. Jerry Mendoza, 29, of Boaz, on charges of third-degree domestic violence and harassment. Maynor Lopez, 23, of Boaz, on charges of resisting arrest and obstructing governmental operations. Milton Ramirez, 19, of Boaz, on a charge of consumption of alcohol by a minor. July 11.Nov 29, 2023 · Attalla. Lamar Morton, 60, of Attalla, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his residence. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Etowah Memorial Chapel. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Etowah Memorial Chapel. White is the great-great-granddaughter of T.J. Henry, one of the original potters on Sand Mountain. On Saturday, she was at the Alabama Folk Pottery Show displaying several pieces of the historic pottery. "In 'Alabama Folk Pottery' there's a picture of T.J. Henry with his gun and knife," she said. "He fought in the Civil War.Obituaries are printed as a public service by The Reporter. Customized obituaries may be printed for a charge. Family members should have the funeral home contact The Reporter at 256-840-3000.Special to The Reporter. John Luke Carver is still touching lives as "John Luke homes" are built in his memory for citizens of Honduras. John Luke was a six-year-old kindergartener in 2020, son to Ben and Johnna Carver and little brother to Braden. The Carver family was preparing to go to Honduras during the summer, but plans were put on ...CASA of Marshall hopes to make the holidays a little brighter for some by providing bags of food. Volunteers gathered Thursday at the community room of Sand Mountain Toyota to put together 430 holiday meals for CASA clients, including a ham, canned corn and yams, cornbread mix, apples, cranberry sauce, tea bags, candy canes, oranges and a throw ...Elizabeth Summers. Surrounded by friends, family and fellow law enforcement officials, Assistant Police Chief Doug Pollard was sworn in as the newest Albertville police chief Monday night during the City Council's work session. Pollard's wife, Kim, held the Bible while Judge James Dee Walker officiated the ceremony.Mary Bailey | The Reporter. For two decades Domestic Violence Crisis Services/Kelley's Rainbow has been helping Domestic Violence victims and their families. On Thursday the community gathered together for their 20th anniversary celebration and candlelight vigil. Marshall County Assistant District Attorney, Jordan Elliot, gave the opening ...Aggies defeat Guntersville, 58-49. GUNTERSVILLE — The Albertville varsity boys basketball team improved to 7-1 on the season by beating archrival Guntersville 58-49 on Tuesday night at Wildcat Gym. It was the first meeting of the season between the archrivals. A hot start helped the Aggies build a double-digit lead in the opening quarter.Sep 6, 2023. 0. The Albertville Fire Department responded to a call at Hobby Lobby on Friday afternoon around 5 p.m. According to witnesses inside the store, a display of artificial flowers caught fire, causing the sprinkler system to engage. Albertville Fire and Rescue along with Albertville Police responded to the scene.Jul 29, 2016 · Davis remembered one of his last shows with Upton in the Sand Mountain area fondly, an art benefit for fellow musician Mike Bruce, saying “he was the same old Pat, always happy to be there, happy to help out, for whatever the reason, whatever the cause.” ECDEU Commander Kevin Hassell briefed officers and team leaders before Monday's warrant round up, as Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton waited to speak. The Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit provided the photo above, showing items seized in a recent search at a west Etowah camper. Agents said more than 22 pounds of methamphetamine was found.Just before daybreak on a cold New Year’s Day in 1953, a baby-blue Cadillac pulled up to the small Oak Hill, West Virginia hospital. Exactly who was driving the car is uncertain, but the man in the back seat was singer-songwriter Hank Williams.Man dies in Friday accident on Alabama 75. A crash around midday Friday claimed the life of a Henagar man, according to Alabama State Troopers. Charles F. Flynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2016 Toyota 4Runner he was driving collided head on with a 2022 Mack tractor-trailer driven by Dewayne F. Cain, 40, of Albertville. Troopers said Flynn ...sandmountainreporter.com 1603 Progress Drive Albertville, AL 35950 Phone: 256-840-3000 Email: [email protected] Firefighter Peter Escarment, left, led graduates of the Class of 2023 in the Pledge of Allegiance during graduation ceremonies held recently at LifePoint Church in Albertville. The Albertville Regional Fire Training Center held a recruit school graduation Nov. 10 putting 17 new firefighters into service in seven different departments.In The Reporter's coverage area, Class 2A state football champion Fyffe is moving up to 3A for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.. The Red Devils competed in 3A in 2020 and 2021, winning the state football championship in 2020. All the other schools in The Reporter's coverage area remained in the same classification:. Albertville, 7A. Asbury, 3AAlbertville Police continue to investigate a bizarre traffic accident that claimed the life of a woman and injured a man Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters were summoned to the Jack’s Restaurant at Mathis Mill Road and U.S. 431 in Albertville mid-morning Tuesday for a reported wreck including a vehicle that had rolled.A chance encounter early Saturday morning ended with one man dead and one in jail. Guntersville Police Chief Investigator John East said Joseph Duane Alita, 28, of Albertville, and Wesley Abernathy, 27, of Fort Payne, encountered each other at the Tip Top Bar & Grill, formerly known as the Stillwater Bar & Grill, on U.S. 431.Sep 22, 2021 · “She continued to ignore the judge and multiple orders to appear in court,” Guthrie said. Scott quit her position with the jail Aug. 20 due to an ongoing disagreement with Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims over COVID safety policies. She had requested additional medical personnel and a dedicated tr Contact information Get contact information for The Sand Mountain Reporter and The Sand Mountain Reporter journalists by joining Muck Rack. Learn More WebsiteAlbertville High School is the host school for the 2024 Marshall County Basketball Tournament, and AHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Matthew Lambert released the tournament seedings and brackets Wednesday morning.Jan 13, 2023 · Mrs. Lorraine Harris Rossuck, 85, of Boaz, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023, at McRae Funeral Home Chapel with a eulogy by Todd Rossuck. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. There will a brief visitation from 1:30 until service time at the ... It can be tough to avoid flat spots when sanding a curved object like shelf bracket, but if you wrap the sandpaper around a tennis ball, it’s much easier. The rounded shape of the ...SARDIS CITY — The Sardis varsity boys basketball team is enjoying one of the best seasons in program history. This week, the Lions climbed to No. 6 in Class 5A in the first Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings of 2024. Sardis debuted at No. 9 in the initial 5A poll of the 2023-24 campaign, which was released in December. The complete ...Mar 28, 2023. 0. Jose Ramos of Crossville was one of four persons killed when a tractor-trailer struck them while they worked to change a flat tire on the shoulder of Interstate 81 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Special to The Reporter. A 25-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Crossville, where among four killed in Kingsport, Tennessee when a ...Austin Thomas Brown, 25, of Boaz, died Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023. He is survived by his adoptive Aunt "Mom" Pam, Uncle "Dad" James Brown; birth mom, Kathy Walden; brothers, Andy (Lindsay) Brown and Luke Brown; Maw Maw Adell Alexander; uncle and aunt, Allen and Cindy Alexander; six nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and ...Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Etowah Memorial Chapel with funeral services following at 4 p.m. Service will be officiated by Rev. Alan Hallmark and Rev. Billy Ramsey. Burial will be at Whitesboro Cemetery. Etowah Memorial Chapel assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, family is requesting donations be made to ...Matt Brannon took the oath of office to become the newest city councilmember in Boaz. Brannon was given the oath of office by Judge Chris Abel Friday afternoon at Boaz City Hall. He fills a seat vacated by the resignation of Jeff Sims. Sims is now the Boaz Personnel and Economic Development director.Mrs. Betty Peppers Cofield, 84, of Fuller Road, Boaz, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her home. Services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2 p.m., at Bel-Air Missionary Baptist Church with Bro Welton Brooks and Dr. Chet Roden officiating. Interment will follow in the Lathamville Cemetery with a word from Bro. Nick Mitchell.Thank you to the county who created us and continues to welcome us. We can't do this without you, Marshall County. Here's to the years to come.". For more information on FSNA or the services they provide, contact 256 878-9159 or familyservicesna.org. After years of working towards the goal of having a Workforce Development and Education ...In the middle of winter -- also known as the dark and cold lull between holiday festivities and the hopeful warming signs of spring -- the days are often spent seeking indoor diversions, while our imaginations lead us to warm and sunny destinations.Sardis tabs Chris Stephenson as new football coach. For new Sardis football coach Christ Stephenson, the chance to take over the Lions and return to Alabama after coaching stints in Florida was too good an opportunity to pass up. Stephenson, who grew up in Vestavia Hills where he played football and was an assistant coach, had been a head coach ...The annual Boaz Christmas parade will be led by Grand Marshal Bruce Sanford, 81, this year. Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce officials revealed Sanford's role in the parade Tuesday. The Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be Friday night, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Sanford is a longtime local real estate agent, having begun his career ...Hannah. Geneva Hannah, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at Marshall Medical Center South. Services will be today, Thursday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Albertville, with the Rev. Mike Johnson officiating. She will lie in state at 10 a.m. until time for the service. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens.Sand Mountain Sam's fans sought shelter under tents, but didn't let Thursday's rain dampen their enthusiasm for the activities at Bama Bucks. Donna Thornton | The Reporter Bama Bucks owner Terry Turk welcomed guests to the Thursday morning festivities, and to and entire Possum Week of entertainment at the Sardis City restaurant.Aaron Dennis Johnson. Aaron Dennis Johnson, 66, of Boaz, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Etowah Memorial Chapel. Rev. Jason Hallmark will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 p.m. before the service.Poland’s landforms include the Baltic sea, beaches, sand dunes, deserts, mountains, hilly plains and lowlands, along with various bodies of water, such as rivers and lakes. There a...He taught at Brooks for five years before moving to Albertville with the mantra that one develops their confidence through their success. Christopher J. Pearce, a tuba player in the Aggie Band from 1987-91, said Goss demanded excellence from all band members. "Mr. Goss always demanded a level of excellence from his band members," Pearce said.Albertville Police continue to investigate a bizarre traffic accident that claimed the life of a woman and injured a man Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters were summoned to the Jack’s Restaurant at Mathis Mill Road and U.S. 431 in Albertville mid-morning Tuesday for a reported wreck including a vehicle that had rolled.Danny Lewis Claborn. Boaz. Danny Lewis Claborn, 75, of Boaz, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, at his home. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at New Home Baptist Church in Boaz. Rev. Jason King will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 before the service at ...By ELIZABETH SUMMERS The Reporter. Jan 9, 2024. 0. A young child's decision to tell family members about an alleged abuse situation resulted in the swift arrest of a Geraldine man. Marshall County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a home near Swearengin where they spoke to a 6-year-old child and the victim's parents.Gerardo Felipe Domingo, 50, of Albertville, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Primera Iglesia Bautista. Pastor Edwin Velez will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 p.m. before the service.Shannon J. Allen has been named the publisher of The Sand Mountain Reporter, Owner Patrick Graham announced today. "I couldn't be more excited to make this announcement," Graham said. "Shannon's love for and dedication to our community has been on full display during his more than three decades here at The Reporter.This is an opportunity that is long overdue for someone of Shannon ...However, life on Sand Mountain was beginning to flourish. Over the next 50 years, the counties, cities and towns would grow in terms of population, economics, industry and diversity. Marshall County, which had an approximate population of 53,962 people in 1970 according to U.S. Census data, now holds more than 95,548 people; an increase of 77%.A Marshall County woman charged with shooting and killing her husband has a trial date set for December, according to court records. Kathy Lynn Wright, 54, was arrested on January 13, 2022 and charged with murder. Her bond was set at $200,000, and she has since been released from jail. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas ...Funeral arrangements have been announced for Richard Cole who passed away suddenly Wednesday. Cole, a longtime principal for the former McCord Elementary School and other schools in Albertville, as well as Albertville High School football coach, died Wednesday.COUNTRY Financial has donated more than $5 million since 2020 to organizations and programs that support first responders, active-duty service members and veterans, supporting the company's vision to "enrich lives in the communities we serve.". The Operation Helping Heroes program was created in 2015 to support non-profit events and ...The Sardis varsity girls basketball team edged archrival Boaz 62-60 in an overtime thriller Friday, Dec. 8 at Pirate Gymnasium. The Lions improved to 10-1 overall and 2-0 in the Class 5A, Area 13 standings.David “Dumas” Walker. David “Dumas” Walker, 70, of Albertville, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Albertville Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill #1 Cemetery. Rev. Craig Vaughn and Rev. Chris Gilbert will be officiating.Sand mountain reporter, ticketmaster portland, r colts
Councilmen are expected to name someone to fill the vacant council member seat opened last month when Josh Greer resigned. Greer told council members he had moved outside the Boaz city limits and was giving up his seat. During a meeting Monday, Jan. 8, councilmen also: • Approved paying $1.3 million in accounts payable vouchers.. Sand mountain reporter
miejersMarshall County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Willie Orr has released the names of two Grant residents who died under suspicious circumstances last week. According to Orr, Shawn Huxtable, 38, and Amber Kirkland, 37, both of J.C. Beck Lane, Grant, were found dead inside the home early in the afternoon on July 13. Officers from Grant Police and ...All the kids and adults put so much into it they all really have done an amazing job.”. For more information on the Sand Mountain Shooter’s Club paintball team, contact (256) 593-8027. The Sand Mountain Shooter’s Club Paintball Team has brought home championship rings for the first time in the history of the team.Admission requirements include ready to work in the construction industry, 17 years of age and older, pass a drug screening and legally allowed to work in the U.S. Classes will be held at the Marshall Technical School. For more information, contact (256) 936-1800, [email protected] or www.gobuildyourfuture.com.BOAZ, Ala. - Snead State Community College will be the host site of opening ceremonies for the 59th annual Boaz Harvest Festival on Thursday, Oct. 5, beginning at 6 p.m.FollowingShannon J. Allen | The Reporter. GERALDINE — No. 8 Geraldine dominated Friday night's "Battle of the Bulldogs" at Coolidge Isbell Field. The host Bulldogs scored on offense, defense and special teams as they overwhelmed Susan Moore 56-14 in the opening round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Geraldine extended its winning streak to six ...Albertville had four businesses competing as finalists in all four categories. In Emerging Business, which has to be in operation less than five years, Busted Oak Bourbon Society (111 E Main St.); Small Business 1-10 Employees, Gordo's Way (212 E Main St.); Small Business 11-50 Employees, Brindley's Family Pharmacy (209 Sand Mountain Dr.); Small Business 51-100 Employees, Howard Bentley ...Sep 4, 2023 · Albertville students are mourning the loss of Julius Jamear “JJ” Slaten Monday after he died in a car wreck on the way to football practice. He was identified by the Albertville Football Booster Club as they posted a Gofundme page for the athlete’s family. Staten was killed in a single-vehicle wreck in the 2500 block of Alabama 205 at ... Mr. Jerry Lee Graham, 85, of Madison, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the McRae Chapel. Interment will follow in the Skirum Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.The annual Boaz Christmas parade will be led by Grand Marshal Bruce Sanford, 81, this year. Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce officials revealed Sanford's role in the parade Tuesday. The Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be Friday night, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Sanford is a longtime local real estate agent, having begun his career ...0. ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — Taylor D. Beck has been named editor of The Sand Mountain Reporter, the newspaper announced Monday, Sept. 19. "I'm thrilled to welcome Taylor back into our family at The Reporter," said Shannon J. Allen, who is publisher of The Reporter. "He did a terrific job leading our newsroom in his first stint with us, and ...GRANT, Ala. — An investigation into a weekend shooting continues according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Phil Sims said deputies were summoned to a home on Elkins Road in Grant at about 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Broderick Keith, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sims said Keith was originally from the Atlanta area but was ...Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 25 counties ahead of this week's winter weather.Aug 16, 2022 Updated Aug 16, 2022. 0. Beginning Nov. 18, the amphitheater will be transformed into Sand Mountain Skate, featuring the largest real outdoor ice rink in north Alabama at 4,000 square-foot, which will have a capacity of 375 skaters at one time. METRO. Already home to state-of-the-art recreational and entertainment facilities, Sand ...Sep 5, 2023. 0. BOAZ, Ala. - Snead State Community College's Men's Golf Team is excited to announce Cherokee Ridge Golf Club as its home course for the 2023-24 season and beyond. Parsons Head Coach Sam Holcomb described the partnership between Snead State and the club located in Union Grove as a gamechanger. "It's a spectacular golf ...Mr. J. L. Walker, age 75, of Henderson Road, Boaz, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. at McRae Chapel with Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.Jul 2, 2021 · A memorial service will be held at Guntersville Memorial Chapel Saturday, July 3, 2021. Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 pm. The family asks that you bring a story to share and celebrate the life of James PawPaw Hardin. Oct 1, 2021 · Brian Kevin Butler. Brian Kevin Butler, 59, of Crossville, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Marshall Medical Center South. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 2, 2021, at Crossville Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 until 5 before the service. Elizabeth Summers | The Reporter Updated 36 mins ago Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims, left, and members of the Marshall County Personnel Board, including Attorney Jeff McLaughlin, far right, en…Mr. Jonathan "Jon" Kilpatrick, 59, of Boaz, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at McRae Chapel with Bro. David Cofield officiating. Interment to follow in the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.Hand was arrested May 19 and charged with 11 counts of illegal possession of child pornography and two counts of first-degree voyeurism. He was taken into custody without incident and a $100,000 property bond and a $10,000 cash bond were set. “There was a large amount of digital data seized from the residence which is still being …The Aggies have upcoming home games against Arab (Dec. 1), Douglas (Dec. 5), Etowah (Dec. 8) and Scottsboro (Dec. 9). They travel to Pell City on Dec. 4. CULLMAN — Undefeated Cullman handed the Albertville varsity boys basketball team their first loss of the season, beating the Aggies 73-56 on Nov. 22 in the finals of the Coach.The questions will be chosen by Tribune publisher Charles Whisenant, Gleam editor and general manager Anthony Campbell and Sand Mountain Reporter publisher Shannon Allen. If you have a question for a Senate candidate: • E-mail it to: [email protected]. • Mail it to: The Reporter, P.O. Box 1729, Albertville, AL 35950.The Boaz Harvest Festival will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 at Snead State Community College Softball Field and Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct 7 in downtown Boaz. Food trucks will be available throughout the events. Admission is free during all days. For more information, contact the Boaz Chamber of Commerce at (256) 593-8154.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terrace Lake Activity Fund, 100 Terrace Lake Drive, Guntersville, AL. 35976 or The Bridge Church Boaz, 111 McGee St., Boaz, AL. 35957.Keep Albertville Beautiful seeks help Group says curbside debris, trash piles getting out of handVanda Lynn Cobb, 57, of Arab, was charged with unlawful possession of control substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Edward Lewis Cox, 31, of Laceys Spring, was charged with burglary-residence-force, burglary-residence-no force, first-degree sexual abuse, resisting arrest and two counts of failure to appear.Helen Edwards Dodd. Mrs. Helen Edwards Dodd, 88, of Boaz, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Marshall Medical Center South. Service was at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at McRae Chapel. Interment followed in the Forrest Home Cemetery with Bro. David Martin officiating. Mrs. Dodd was born in Alabama on June 29, 1933, to C.C. and Myrtle Edwards.Hours of the center are 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. For more information on services R.O.S.S. Marshall County provides contact (256) 281-9008 or email [email protected]. After spending almost four years in Boaz, R.O.S.S. Marshall County has moved to its new location at 504 Mitchell Avenue in Albertville.May 25, 2015. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reiners, of Bloomington, Illinois, announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauryn Anne Reiners, of Calhoun, Georgia, to William Drew Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Dyar, of Boaz, and Shane Pierce, of Guntersville.Boaz. Willene "Peggy" Vest, 84, of Boaz, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her residence. Graveside services were Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Sardis Cemetery with Scott and Debbie Seabrooks officiating. Etowah Memorial Chapel assisted the family. Mrs. Vest is survived by her son, Rickey McGahee (Debra); five grandchildren ...Thank you to the county who created us and continues to welcome us. We can't do this without you, Marshall County. Here's to the years to come.". For more information on FSNA or the services they provide, contact 256 878-9159 or familyservicesna.org. After years of working towards the goal of having a Workforce Development and Education ...Staten was killed in a single-vehicle wreck in the 2500 block of Alabama 205 at about 7 a.m. Monday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene. "With a contagious smile always on his face, JJ honored so many as a treasured friend," the post stated. "He was not only a great friend, he was also a force on the football field.The Aggies rallied from a 10-point deficit at the first-quarter break to beat the host Red Raiders in their season opener Tuesday night. Decatur led 17-7, 22-15 and 27-24 at the breaks.Protesters gather on the front lawn of the Albertville Courthouse for the fourth time. However instead of focusing on Confederate icons, organizer Unique Dunston says they are marDec 5, 2023. 1. The Holly Jolly Drag Show will perform on December 8 at a local restaurant in Albertville, Alabama, outside of Huntsville. Jessica Turner's catering business, Baked and Boozy, is hosting the event. Because it is being held on private property, the local mayor, Tracy Honea, says he cannot do anything about it.Councilmen are expected to name someone to fill the vacant council member seat opened last month when Josh Greer resigned. Greer told council members he had moved outside the Boaz city limits and was giving up his seat. During a meeting Monday, Jan. 8, councilmen also: • Approved paying $1.3 million in accounts payable vouchers.sandmountainreporter.com 1603 Progress Drive Albertville, AL 35950 Phone: 256-840-3000 Email: [email protected] City of Boaz Monster Mash, Old Mill Park 5 - 8 p.m. City of Scottsboro Halloween on the Square, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Albertville Witches Ride, East Main Street, 4 - 6 p.m. First Annual Michael Swinford Trunk or Treat, 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 1. Solitude Baptist Church Trunk Or Treat, Albertville 6 - 7:30 p.m.Score these rare discounted flights to Fiji, starting at $607 round-trip. Escape to luscious green mountains, deep blue waters and white sand: Fiji Airways is offering flights from...Helen Edwards Dodd. Mrs. Helen Edwards Dodd, 88, of Boaz, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Marshall Medical Center South. Service was at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at McRae Chapel. Interment followed in the Forrest Home Cemetery with Bro. David Martin officiating. Mrs. Dodd was born in Alabama on June 29, 1933, to C.C. and Myrtle Edwards.In 2022 they were awarded Readers' Choice Outdoor Sports Venue by SportsEvents Magazine, the 2023 Sand Mountain Reporter Fitness Facility of the Year award and the 2023 Albertville Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award. "With the PEAK Awards, we celebrate and recognize the best of the best in the North Alabama tourism industry.sandmountainreporter.com 1603 Progress Drive Albertville, AL 35950 Phone: 256-840-3000 Email: [email protected] Edmondson has filed a five-count suit in Marshall County Circuit Court seeking to permanently block Turk’s plans to build three medical office buildings on land on U.S. 431 where his current practice stands and adjacent to his practice. In his filing, Edmondson claims Mayor David Dyar and members of the Boaz City Council acted in “an ...Obituaries are printed as a public service by The Reporter. Customized obituaries may be printed for a charge. Family members should have the funeral home contact The Reporter at 256-840-3000.Councilmen are expected to name someone to fill the vacant council member seat opened last month when Josh Greer resigned. Greer told council members he had moved outside the Boaz city limits and was giving up his seat. During a meeting Monday, Jan. 8, councilmen also: • Approved paying $1.3 million in accounts payable vouchers.The Derek Emmerson Education Center will serve as the training hub. This 1,350- square-foot classroom will be home to the Aviagen Production Management School – a four week, international customer learning experience – as …Instead of sanding the patch, consider using a drywall sponge. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View All Guides Latest View All Radio Show Latest View All Podcast...Mr. J. L. Walker, age 75, of Henderson Road, Boaz, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. at McRae Chapel with Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.The amount of each rebate is based on the qualified taxpayer’s filing status: • $150 for single, head of family, and married filing separate. If you are eligible for a rebate and have not received it by December 15, please call the Alabama Department of Revenue at 334-242-1170, and select option 1. MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on ...The Aggies rallied from a 10-point deficit at the first-quarter break to beat the host Red Raiders in their season opener Tuesday night. Decatur led 17-7, 22-15 and 27-24 at the breaks.Mrs. Betty Peppers Cofield, 84, of Fuller Road, Boaz, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her home. Services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2 p.m., at Bel-Air Missionary Baptist Church with Bro Welton Brooks and Dr. Chet Roden officiating. Interment will follow in the Lathamville Cemetery with a word from Bro. Nick Mitchell.He is currently housed in the Marshall County Jail without bond. In order to be classified as drug trafficking in Alabama, under state laws, the accused person needs to have either sold, delivered, or transported into Alabama over 2.2 pounds of marijuana, 28 grams of cocaine, four grams of morphine or heroin, 28 grams of methamphetamine, or four grams of LSD 500-1,000 pills.A Marshall County woman charged with shooting and killing her husband has a trial date set for December, according to court records. Kathy Lynn Wright, 54, was arrested on January 13, 2022 and charged with murder. Her bond was set at $200,000, and she has since been released from jail. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas .... Ziloow, thx avid