A Boaz family was displaced after a fire gutted a home in the early morning hours Wednesday. According to Boaz Fire Chief Jeff Beck, a single-story home at 169 McGee St., went up in flames just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.Feb 7, 2020 · The Rise of Sand Mountain | 50 years of growth and change. The year 1970 started a new decade of uncertainty for many people across America. The 60s ended with both triumph and tragedy. NASA had achieved the nearly impossible by placing Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as the first men on the moon. Back on earth, tensions mounted during President ... 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.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.Dec 22, 2022 · Jean Brock McCain, 84, of Albertville, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. Survivors include her son, Thomas Lee McCain, Sr. (Angie); and daughter, Mary Susan Lang; two grandsons; one granddaughter; two step-granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. 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 ...Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 25 counties ahead of this week's winter weather.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 ...sandmountainreporter.com 1603 Progress Drive Albertville, AL 35950 Phone: 256-840-3000 Email: [email protected] Albertville Board of Education accepted English’s resignation Tuesday morning. ALBERTVILLE — The Albertville Board of Education met in a specially called meeting Tuesday morning to accept the resignation of head football coach Chip English, who is leaving the Aggies after two seasons to become quarterbacks coach at traditional …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 ...Three times a week, Vol. 1, no. 1 (Aug. 5, 1955)- Published as: Reporter, Feb. 5-Dec. 12, 1957. Published as: Sand Mountain reporter combined with the Albertville ...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%.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 ...The Wildcats are the defending varsity boys champion. Shannon J. Allen | The Reporter. ALBERTVILLE — Class 7A, No. 7 Albertville tipped off the 2024 portion of their schedule by beating archrival Guntersville 61-52 on Tuesday night, Jan. 2 at Albertville Gymnasium. The victory gave the Aggies a sweep of the regular-season series.COVID regulations will be observed. The funeral home is located at 11968 Alabama 227, Geraldine, AL 35972. Chris Lacey. Albertville. Chris Lacey, 50, of Albertville, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Marshall Medical Center South.Montgomery, Alabama - The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a Cease and Desist Order to Agridime, LLC (Agridime), a Texas meat distribution company, and its Executive Director and co-owner Joshua Link (Link) to prohibit the company from further offers and sales of unregistered securities.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 processed ...Sand Mountain Skate to remain open thru Feb. 18. If you're still looking to have some winter fun, Sand Mountain Skate has extended their season until February 17. Lookout for new events, theme nights and much more during the extended season. Tickets are now discounted to $12 if you're renting skates and $8 if you bring your own.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 ...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.Mar 16, 2023 Updated Mar 16, 2023. 0. Two men died in a two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning. According to Marshall County Coroner Cody Nugent, his office was dispatched at about 5:50 a.m. Thursday to the 9500 block of Union Grove Road in Union Grove for a two-vehicle wreck. One driver, Jason Lee West, 46, of Guntersville, was declared dead ...The Bulldogs (11-4), who led 17-15 after the first period, outscored Springville 25-4 in the second to build a 42-19 advantage at intermission. They were in front 54-37 at the final rest stop. "We are glad to get a home win to start the new year," Geraldine head coach Jeremy Smith said. "We really turned up the defensive intensity in the ...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.Three times a week, Vol. 1, no. 1 (Aug. 5, 1955)- Published as: Reporter, Feb. 5-Dec. 12, 1957. Published as: Sand Mountain reporter combined with the Albertville ... Now over 55 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. We publish each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with an audited circulation of over 10,000.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.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.Boaz City Council has a new member. Matt Brannon was appointed by the existing city council and Mayor David Dyar during a meeting Monday night. Brannon, a narcotics agent with the Bureau of Special Investigations arm of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, is expected to be formally sworn in later this week. "I'm really excited," Brannon said.Hendricks, a retired college administrator, will remain a board member when McCrary officially becomes president in January. “I firmly believe we have laid a solid foundation, and I am looking forward to working with Alex and the rest of our colleagues on the board to make the State Parks System the very best it can be,” Hendricks said.Albertville. Martha D. Stephens, 81, of Albertville, died July, 19, 2023, at Marshall Medical Center South. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Morrell Upchurch and Lavon Nailer officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery of Albertville.Just outside of Fallon, Nevada, is a two-mile stretch of 9,000-year-old singing sand dunes—they’re one of the few in the world that hum when the wind blows. Today, they’re an off-r...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.The Sand Mountain Reporter, Albertville, Alabama. 26,755 likes · 679 talking about this. The Smart, Motivated and Reliable newspaper covering the Sand Mountain Region in North Alabama, inclu Albertville. Charles M. Sharp, 92, of Albertville, died July 21, 2022, at Albertville Nursing Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Umphrey officiating. Burial will follow in White Oak Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Linda Sharp; stepsons, Steven Lancaster ...Mar 7, 2018. 1. Mohegan Renewable Energy held its grand opening luncheon and ribbon cutting in Crossville on Monday. The plant is Mohegan's fourth in the U.S. Taylor Beck. The Town of Crossville officially welcomed Mohegan Renewable Energy to Sand Mountain on Monday. Government officials joined dozens of industry leaders for the plant's ...Ellen Willmore. Ellen Willmore, 88, of Albertville, died December 5, 2022, at her daughter's home in Huntsville. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Randy Evers and Gene Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Asbury Methodist Cemetery.The Whole Backstage Community Theatre and Season Sponsor Sonny Lewis will present the historical drama, "The Lion in Winter" on Feb. 17, 22, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees on Feb. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Directed by WBS veteran Johnny Brewer, "The Lion in Winter" marks the second mainstage season production of this year's 50th ...Boaz. Dorothy Moore, 74, of Boaz, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Marshall Medical Center South. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery at 3 p.m. Marshall memorial Funeral Home assisted the family. Survivors include two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Box truck crashes into house in Albertville. Nov 25, 2020. 0. The driver of a box truck was taken to the hospital after he lost control of the truck in the 3300 block of Whitesville Road in Albertville at about 5 p.m. Tuesday. The truck struck the home's porch and caused structural damage to the home.The Sand Mountain Reporter, Albertville, Alabama. 26,755 likes · 679 talking about this. The Smart, Motivated and Reliable newspaper covering the Sand Mountain Region in North Alabama, incluMary Louise Fountaine, 91, of Albertville, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Cloverdale Health and Rehab. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Albertville Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Belchers Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2 p.m. before the service.Jan 3, 2023 · Dorothy Barkley, 89, of Albertville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home. Her funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Brock McCullars and Rev. Dillon Odom will officiate the service. McRae Funeral Home is directing. Ivan Lee Armstrong. Alabaster. Ivan Lee Armstrong, age 88, of Alabaster, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Ivan was born on April 14, 1930 in Albertville, AL.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 met Monday night with the appointment of a new council member on the agenda. The new member would fill the seat vacated at the end of 2023 when Josh Greer resigned his seat after moving outside the city. However, Councilman Matt Brannon made a motion to table the appointment Monday night. “You guys are not all on the same …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 ...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.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.Dec 5, 2023 · SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER. Dec 5, 2023. 0. Matt Elliott. Attorney and Guntersville resident Matt Elliott wants to be Marshall County’s next circuit judge. Elliott qualified as a Republication in a bid to succeed retiring Marshall Circuit Judge Tim Riley. “Judge Riley recently informed me that he was not seeking reelection in 2024,” Elliott ... His Memorial Service was Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at Etowah Memorial Chapel. Rev. Alan Hallmark officiated. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Smith Main; son, Aaron Smith Main; daughter, Alia Smith Main; brother, Victor (Nancy) Huey, of Texas; mother-in-law, Billie Smith; sister-in-law, Jan Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.The Sand Mountain Reporter, Albertville, Alabama. 24,354 likes · 1,760 talking about this. The Smart, Motivated and Reliable newspaper covering the Sand Mountain Region in North Alabama, including...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 …Three times a week, Vol. 1, no. 1 (Aug. 5, 1955)- Published as: Reporter, Feb. 5-Dec. 12, 1957. Published as: Sand Mountain reporter combined with the Albertville ...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 ...Miss Dana Sadlo, 45, of Boaz, died on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Johnson and Bro. Jason King officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethsaida Cemetery.His Memorial Service was Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at Etowah Memorial Chapel. Rev. Alan Hallmark officiated. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Smith Main; son, Aaron Smith Main; daughter, Alia Smith Main; brother, Victor (Nancy) Huey, of Texas; mother-in-law, Billie Smith; sister-in-law, Jan Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kerry Bryant and Bro. Kevin Rowan officiating. Interment will follow in the Forrest Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Rowan was born in Alabama on May 2, 1939, to .... UPDATED: Boaz Christmas Parade is now set Veraline Miller, 79, of Boaz, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, a Improve your hardscaping projects with polymeric sand. Our homeowner's guide explains how it prevents weed growth and provides better stability. Expert Advice On Improving Your Hom...An Asbury physical education teacher faces charges of engaging in a sexual act with a student. According to Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims, school officials and school resource officers received information of a school employee acting inappropriately with a student at Asbury High School on Nov. 30. Aug 8, 2023 · Albertville Police continue to investigate a b 17 arrested in DeKalb County for various offenses. SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER | sandmountainreporter.com. Sep 26, 2016. 0. Over the last week the DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit along with DeKalb County Sherrif’s Office K-9 Units Mako and Jogi have made 17 drug arrests. The 17 individuals that were arrested and their charges are: UPDATED: Boaz Christmas Parade is now set for...
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