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The Advertiser-Gleam has been a part of Guntersville since 1880. Our dedicated team of journalists provides thorough, precise, and accessible reporting on local news and special events. We publish twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a circulation of around 10,000 copies, mostly sent by mail. Our distribution is verified by The Alliance for Audited Media (AAM). Key areas where we circulate include Guntersville, Albertville, Boaz, Horton, Grant, Arab, and Union Grove.

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It was a tornado hit Holiday Shores

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

The storm that tore up Holiday Shores off Highway 79-N was first thought to be straight line winds. But a damage assessment by the National Weather service later determined the April 6 storm to be an EF-0 tornado. Here's what the Weather Service said about it:The tornado developed over the river in the waterway west of Holiday Shores Drive in Marshall County. The first-observed damage was a swath of softwood trees along the shore.
He was behind JSU radio launch

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Like a lot of people around Marshall County, Mike Sandefer of Guntersville is a proud Jacksonville State University alum. But he has a unique distinction. He was the key man behind the launch of the university radio station 50 years in the fall of 1975. It took a ton of work for the station to get its FCC permit in the early going. Mike finally drove to Atlanta, got some tips from the FCC office and then they got their permit.
Announcements

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Sue Morgan's friends, former students invited to join her on the occasion of her 90th birthday on Sunday, April 27, from 2:00-4:00 at Creek Path Baptist Church, 1001 Browns Valley Road, Guntersville. Your presence will be the greatest gift. Cards with your well wishes are appreciated. CharBurger’s ribbon cutting at former Neena's location in Courthouse Tuesday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. Stay after and have lunch. Chamber of Commerce event.
Between You & Me - Quiet time refreshes the soul

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Angela Otts

How much quiet time do we need? Even a few minutes can make a difference, whether at morning coffee or just before bedtime. I’ve read that our quiet time should be at least 10 minutes to a half hour. Silence is powerful. It helps us to refocus, think creatively, lower the blood pressure, reduce stress, encourage self-reflection and awareness. Silence allows the mind to quiet down and unclutter. Some people want to be constantly on the go. Many don’t understand the value of quiet time.
JED-Eye opening spring concerts

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Mountain Valley Arts Council’s Spring Concert series opens with JED Eye at Errol Allan Park at the corner of Gunter Avenue and Taylor Street in Guntersville on Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The series continues on Thursdays through May 22. JED Eye’s talented musicians have been a crowd favorite and keep audiences on their feet rocking to everything from Pearl Jame to the Stones to ZZ Top. Their high energy performances personify their motto, “We play rock . . . with an attitude”.
Sara Says - My ‘Almost Famous’ moment

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Sara Watkins

My little part-time job here at the Gleam has really opened me up to a lot of cool experiences I wouldn’t have otherwise had if I didn’t work as a reporter in Guntersville. Most recently, I somehow found myself working alongside a film crew last month, and was even interviewed for the documentary they were making about legendary actor/musician Rick Nelson, who performed his final concert here back in the 1980s.
Marker notes Jackson’s Ft. Deposit

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

A four-year effort to find Gen. Andrew Jackson’s trail and his historic “Fort Deposit” near Guntersville by a group affiliated with the Guntersville Historical Society culminated in the unveiling of a new historic marker at Warrenton last Thursday. The marker is on the lawn of Warrenton Shell next to Bakehouse Eatery (formerly the Char Burger). The marker notes:Gen.
Dr. Michael Ellis

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Dr. Michael Todd Ellis, a devoted father, beloved son, and respected chiropractor of Guntersville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Dr. Ellis dedicated over thirty years to chiropractic care in North Alabama. His steady hands and compassionate presence brought comfort to countless patients, and his commitment to wellness left a lasting mark on the lives he touched. As an Eagle Scout and lifelong outdoorsman, Michael found joy in nature.
Grant - DAR chapter adds mini-library

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

The Gunter Mountain Chapter, NSDAR, held a ribbon cutting for its ‘Little Patriot Library’ at Grant’s Main Street Park on April 9. The ‘Little Patriot Library’ is a little free library, a weather-proof box that houses books for people to take and read. The purpose of little free libraries to is to build community by inspiring readers and expanding book access for all.
Easter events

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

The holiest day on the Christian calendar, Easter, is this Sunday. These are some of the activities taking place that we have heard about:HenryvilleReenactment of the last supper, Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Henryville Methodist Church. Highway 431-N, Claysville. All invited. Happy HomeHappy Home Baptist Church childrenâ€™s easter celebration, Sat., April 19, 10 a.m. Everyone invited. 5608 Bodine Road.