The Sand Mountain Reporter

Established over 55 years ago, The Sand Mountain Reporter caters to Marshall County and parts of DeKalb and Etowah counties in northeast Alabama. This includes the communities of Albertville, Boaz, Crossville, Douglas, Geraldine, Guntersville, Horton, Sardis City, and several others. We release editions every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, boasting an audited readership of more than 10,000. Our delivery is conducted through carriers and mail services. The focus of our news and sports reporting is mainly local, complemented by some Associated Press stories relevant to our area. Additionally, we publish The Shopper, which reaches another 13,000 households. The Reporter is a part of Southern Newspapers, Inc. based in Houston, Texas, which also owns other Alabama publications like the Daily Sentinel in Scottsboro and The Times-Journal in Fort Payne. For more information or to inquire about advertising rates, please contact us at 256-840-3000 or visit our website at www.sandmountainreporter.com.

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Sentenced to life in prison for Sexual Torture

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

On Wednesday, the Marshall County District Attorney’s Office believes that justice was served. Honorable Judge Christopher Able sentenced Patrick Alexis, 40, of Albertville, to the maximum sentence allowed by law following a jury’s conviction back in April. Alexis was sentenced to 20 years for Domestic Violence in the 2nd Degree and Life in prison for Sexual Torture.
Jax State A Cappella Choir competes in Europe

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

Five Marshall County graduates who are part of the Jax State A Cappella Choir just got back from a trip of a lifetime as the choir was invited to compete at the CantaRode International Choral Festival in The Netherlands from May 29 to June 1. It marked the group’s first-time touring Europe since it was founded in 1960. CantaRode is held every two years in Kerkrade, a Dutch town near the German and Belgian borders.
Sardis teacher arrested on Rape 2nd, Sodomy 2nd

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

The community has been shaken as a well-known teacher and coach has been arrested on rape and sexual assault charges. According to an official press release from the Boaz Police Department, on Thursday, June 6, the department was contacted about a sexual assault. During the investigation, the 14-year-old female victim identified the suspect as William Brock. On the morning of June 6, the suspect was taken into custody on a traffic stop.
Missing Albertville teen found unharmed in Indiana

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

On Saturday, May 31, around 6:00 a.m., the Albertville Police Department responded to a report of a missing 17-year-old female. The juvenile’s parents reported that their daughter and her cell phone were missing from the residence when they woke up, and she did not have permission to leave the home.
Jr. Ranger competition is underway

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

While many first graders are busy playing their summer away, six-year-old Ruby Jean of Boaz has her sights set on being the next Jr. Ranger. The new Jr. Ranger Competition is part of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) that wants to give one young adventurer a chance to win $20,000, learn from wildlife expert Jeff Corwin and be featured in the Ranger Rick Magazine as the 2025 Jr. Ranger. And right now, this Boaz Elementary School student is sitting in 4th place in the competition.
Ribbon cutting for Comfort Cubby

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

Friday afternoon the Marshall County Leadership Class of 2025 gathered with members of the community for the grand ribbon cutting of a dream they have worked hard at making come to life. The Albertville Courthouse is now home to a “Comfort Cubby” which will offer children a sense of hope and security by offering a small space where they can go as they navigate through the court system.
Pineapple Coconut Popsicles

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Morgan Roe

I don’t know about y’all, but this hot weather is exhausting. I know we haven’t had it very long, but it seems like time moves a bit slower when it’s hot outside. I’m always up for going back in and getting a sweet treat. I remember having to walk all over our college campus in August and September when it’s still hot outside. Every day I would come back to my dorm and the first thing I would do is break out a popsicle to help me cool down.
Republican Legislature posts conservative agenda for 2025 session

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Steve Flowers

When Republicans finally took control of the Alabama Legislature in 2010, they put a conservative stamp on Alabama’s legislative process and lawmaking. They have made sure that Alabamians, and for that matter the rest of the country, know that Alabama is a ruby red Republican state, both socially and fiscally. A good bit of the social posturing has been for show, rather than governing.
Body on bridge identified

1 week ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

A body wrapped in a blanket was discovered around 9:30 a.m. Friday morning on the Highway 231 Whitesburg Bridge in Madison County. Sunday evening, Huntsville Police Department identified the victim as 39-year-old David Merrit of Arab. According to preliminary findings from the Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Unit, Merrit died from a gunshot wound. Daniel Ray Shelton, 55, was arrested Sunday night in Cullman and brought back to Huntsville.
June 2025: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

2 weeks ago | sandmountainreporter.com | Mary Bailey

During Monday’s Boaz City Council meeting Mayor David Dyar signed the proclamation naming the month of June “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.”Malinda Moore, Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association in Marshall County, spoke to the Boaz City Council meeting Monday evening. “Thank you for allowing me to speak on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association to bring awareness to the city of Boaz. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Malinda Moore, a lifelong citizen of Boaz.