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Stories for: May 8, 2008
Front page for the May 8 edition
Staying put? 
Roadside memorials, such as this one in the median of U.S. 431 North in Boaz, will remain as long as they don’t affect maintenance or visibility.
May 08, 2008
- Photo Gallery
Immigration bill pushed
Mayor Carl Pruett and the Albertville City Council officially proclaimed their support for a state bill targeting the illegal immigration problem.
May 08, 2008 - News
Relief taken locally
The devastation of a cyclone in Myanmar is half a world away, but there are ways for people on Sand Mountain to help.
May 08, 2008 - News
3 face drug charges
Three people are out of jail after being arrested on drug charges.
May 08, 2008 - News
Most roadside memorials won’t be moved
State highway crews have begun removing some roadside memorials, but it isn’t happening much locally.
May 08, 2008 - News
It’s gonna be Red Hot in Boaz
Round ’em up! The Red Hot Rodeo is coming back to Boaz.
May 08, 2008 - News
Government payments continue
Medicare payments to a Boaz nursing home will continue despite an earlier order to end them.
May 08, 2008 - News
Money would allow for runway expansion
Albertville Regional Airport officials plan to use a $500,000 federal award to buy land for future runway expansion.
May 08, 2008 - News
Tim McRae seeks third term
Boaz City Councilman and local businessman Tim McRae will seek re-election to the City Council, Place 4, this fall.
May 08, 2008 - News
Albertville’s donations top $55,000
Donations in the Albertville budget are essentially the same as last year at a little more than $50,000.
May 08, 2008 - News
Math team among best in nation
Boaz Intermediate School boasts a progressive and challenging curriculum. Now, it boasts a nationally recognized, award-winning math team.
May 08, 2008 - News
Quiznos coming to Boaz
Quiznos Sub Sandwich Shop will open a location in Boaz later this year.
May 08, 2008 - News
Final Four
Guntersville’s top-ranked girls soccer team will try for a state title this week.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
A chance to repeat
The Boaz Pirates have earned the opportunity to defend their boys Class 4A state golf championship.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Now is the time for AHS
The 10th-ranked Albertville Aggies continued making school history in softball this week.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Eagles achieve history
Douglas beat Dora in a best-of-three series to win a substate series for the first time.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
WEB EXTRA: Woodruff coaches 'amazing group'
Albertville head softball coach Paul Woodruff said his team has been 'knocking goals down' every week during the 2008 season.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Eagles eclipse Wildcats in state tournament
Douglas recorded the best state tennis finish in school history.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Aggies’ Mitchell to cheer at GSCC
Whitley Mitchell will be cheering for the Cardinals this fall.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Rams finish as runner-up at NSM
The Asbury junior varsity softball team finished as the runner-up at the 2008 North Sand Mountain JV Invitational Tournament.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Pirates lead All-Area 11 team
Seven Boaz baseball players made the all-area team.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
FSN South to televise Martin’s start
LSU pitcher Blake Martin, of Boaz, will be on the hill for the Tigers in their televised SEC showdown Saturday against Mississippi State.
May 08, 2008 - Sports
Support no-junk ordinance
OUR VIEW: If you support Marshall County’s efforts to clean up neglected and unsightly properties, let your voice be heard.
May 08, 2008 - Editorials
Learning doesn’t cease with advancing age
Friday I shall, if I’m not run over by a herd of wild turtles, achieve the exalted age of 63 years.
May 08, 2008 - Columnists
Consider reaching out to local Hispanics
It’s interesting how the immigration situation is getting attention when the general public is now against immigrants in Marshall County.
May 08, 2008 - Guest
Happy anniversary!
Today, the two most wonderful parents in the world will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
May 08, 2008 - Letters
Speaking out
Well, it’s about time someone voiced the opinion of the public without concerns of of his political career.
May 08, 2008 - Letters
Outrageous
Most people would be out of a job if they took a gun in a company vehicle, a reader says.
May 08, 2008 - Letters
Obituaries for: May 8, 2008
John Mitchell Dees
Marie H. Hardin
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