5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (750+ words) I was two days out of knee surgery, lying on my bed in a Lortab-laced fog, when I sat up and uttered a sentence to my wife that I never imagined would come out of my mouth. "Hey, I'm going…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (736+ words) Senior Lexie Bennett finished her playing career with two combined hits in the matchups against Springville and Holtville. Boaz's Bailey Lusk would be impactful in the State Tournament for Boaz as she produced four combined hits against Holtville and Springville....

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (102+ words) The Crow's Nest Booth Boutique celebrating its ribbon cutting. The Crow's Nest Booth Boutique & Market held their ribbon cutting Thursday and had a wonderful turnout! Boaz Mayor Tim Walker, Boaz City Council members and many'other community members gathered to check…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (837+ words) Mo Brooks, a former six-term congressman, is poised to win a seat in the Alabama Legislature. Such a move is unprecedented, going from one of the world's most exclusive clubs as a member of Congress to likely being relegated to…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (872+ words) Clifford Wayne Kennamer, 73, of Guntersville passed away on May 20 surrounded by his wife and sons. Clifford was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Cindy, his children Brent Kennamer (Arhely) and Mark Kennamer (John…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (401+ words) So I'm devoting the remainder of this column to some nuggets of good news, humor, and hope." ITEM # 1: Cursive writing is making a comeback in many schools. After several years in hiding, the loopy letters of bygone centuries may soon…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (181+ words) The town of Geraldine met for their May meeting and after approval of the previous minutes, bids were opened on a truck previously declared surplus and it was awarded to Blake Bearden who was the high bidder. Discussion was held…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (266+ words) This column was written and sent prior to the May 19 Primary Elections. The winners of our statewide Republican'primary next week will be elected. Winning the GOP'primary in the Heart of Dixie is tantamount to'election. However, most of the hotly contested…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (141+ words) Boaz golf star Emma Jones is heading to Snead State Community College on a golf scholarship. Jones was a part of the Boaz Girls Golf program for six years where she was an individual three-time Marshall County champion and a…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (557+ words) Music is coming in from all directions, and we are excited to let you know where to find it. Jackson County is known for its caves, archaeological sites and fishing spots along the Tennessee River. There is more to be…...