The Advertiser-Gleam

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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Danny Conley

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Robert “Danny” Conley, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home, with Brothers Dustin Peat and Brandon Love officiating. Burial will follow at Marshall Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Chris Bryan, Christopher Bryan, Cole Bryan, Steve Carver, David Jackson, and Brice Jackson.
Dollar announces for 4th term

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Leigh Dollar announced that she will be a candidate for a 4th term as mayor of Guntersville. She's expected to face Jeff McLaughlin, a local attorney and former state legislator. She issued this statement:"I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election as Mayor of the City of Guntersville. Having spent my entire life in this wonderful community, I am blessed to call it home.
City Election - Frederick running for District 4

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

My name is Anna Zarna Frederick, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for Guntersville City Council, District 4. As a lifelong resident of this beautiful city, I believe in its future and feel called to serve the community that has given so much to me and my family. I am a proud graduate of Guntersville High School, Class of 2004. After graduation, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Alabama and later received my MBA from the University of North Alabama.
Reader's View - Immigrants boost her neighborhood

1 week ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

To the Advertiser-Gleam:How has immigration impacted my neighborhood? A few years ago when the door-to-door Bible ladies would stop by, I would grab a handful of sex offender notices from my fridge to show them what houses to stay away from. Some folks? Probably going to need more than a few Jesus pamphlets to keep you safe. I live in a neighborhood that has been impacted by the harsh reality of generational poverty and a failed social safety net.
Bro. James Dudley

2 weeks ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

James Hudson, Dudley, age 90, was born April 27, 1935 in Lebanon, TN., the son of Homer and Frankie Dudley. He passed Thursday, June 12. 2025. He graduated from Cohn High School in Nashville, He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1958. Upon discharge, he attended David Lipscomb College in Nashville. After graduation in 1961, he and his family moved to Guntersville as minister of the Guntersville Church of Christ, wheres he served for 20 years. He was an elder at the church for about 10 years.
Beverly Sims

2 weeks ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Beverly Ann Hays Sims, age 75, of Albertville, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Crestwood Hospital. She is survived by Gary Sims, husband of 56 years; daughters Stephanie and Corey Hill of Douglas and Lori and Wesley Mann of Nixon Chapel; and son; Joel and Jan Sims of Guntersville.
Mary Lou Allen

2 weeks ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Mary Lou Holloway Allen, 86, of Guntersville, Alabama, peacefully passed away at home on June 10, 2025. Born on November 16, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Lou was the beloved daughter of the late Woodrow and Eloise Griffin. She grew up in the community of Ishkooda, AL, alongside her dear sisters, Betty Joyce Gabbard and Linda Williams, both of whom preceded her in death. Mary Lou was twice blessed in marriage.
Florence Dunn

2 weeks ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Mrs. Florence Dabbs Dunn, age 82 of Grant, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Cloverdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 4, from Grant Memorial Chapel with Rev. Leslie Curtis officiating. Burial was in Free Home Cemetery. Mrs. Dunn is survived by her grandchildren, Laurel Paseur and Triston Helton; great grandson, Colston Davis; sisters, Olita Wooten, Juliette "Tootsie" Baker (Gene), and Edith Ellen Long (Archie); and many nieces and nephews.
Announcements

2 weeks ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 77 Foster Landing Road will be hosting MAGNIFIED, Made To Magnify God VBS, June 22-26. 6:00 to 8:30 PM nightly. Great worship, music, Bible study, nightly meals and recreation & crafts for children. Classes for three-year-old through adult. For a ride call 256-753-6281. Wakefield Vol. Fire Dept. taking pre-orders for smoked Boston butts and chickens for July 4th holiday. Boston butts are $40 and chickens are $15. Pick up Friday, July 4, at the fire hall from 10 a.m. until noon.
Snead FBLA students advance

2 weeks ago | advertisergleam.com | Anthony Campbell

Students from the FBLA-Collegiate Chapter at Snead State Community College earned top honors at the 2025 Alabama State Leadership Conference. The competition, held earlier this spring, showcased students from across the state demonstrating their knowledge and skills in various business-related events. Snead State students brought home multiple awards and will represent both the college and the state of Alabama at the National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, set for May 31â€“June 2.