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01/03/2026

❤️ We are so very proud that al.com sportswriters are recognizing DAR Volleyball for their hard work. Great job Shayna, Gillian, and Emma—way to go Lady Patriots!!

01/03/2026

WILDCATS WIN — The Guntersville Wildcats are getting ready to square off against the Southside Panthers. Follow along for game updates!

After 1 — Guntersville 20, Southside 13
HALF — Guntersville 41, Southside 20
After 3 — Guntersville 62, Southside 32
FINAL — GUNTERSVILLE 83, Southside 42

01/03/2026

THE DAR BOYS are up 72-27 late in the 3rd at Brindlee Mtn. This will make 8 wins in a row for the Patriots.

01/02/2026

WILDCATS WIN —The 18-1 Lady Wildcats are gearing up to face off with 6A Southside at home. Stay tuned for game updates!

After 1 — Guntersville 15, Southside 3
HALF — Guntersville 36, Southside 8
After 3 — Guntersville 59, Southside 17
FINAL — GUNTERSVILLE 68, Southside 26

12/31/2025

ON FIRE! The DAR boys basketball team is on a red hot streak. They’ve won 7 in a row! They beat Scottsboro at Scottsboro tonight. 13-5 now. 🇺🇸

12/31/2025

PROPERTY TAXES are due tomorrow. The line for a stamp to mail them will likely be much shorter than the line at the Courthouse. This is expected to be the last year you’ll be able to pay in person in Guntersville. The Revenue Commissioner is planning to move his entire operation to
Albertville in the first half of 2026.

12/31/2025

SHUMATE SERVICE. Funeral services for Ronny Shumate, 69, of Arab, will be Saturday (1/3/26) - 12 Noon - at the Arab First Baptist Church on Main Street with burial at Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-8 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel (Main Street at 231) and Saturday from 10-12 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronny Shumate Scholarship Fund, donations can be mailed to :
Ronny Shumate “Voice of Arab” Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Arab Athletic Foundation
ATTN Annette Duncan
511 Arabian Dr. NE
Arab, AL 35016

Please make checks payable to AAF with Ronny Shumate Memorial notated.

12/31/2025

SHUMATE REMEMBERED. Everyone who knew him had a “Ronny Shumate story.” Here’s how Liz Hurley of WAFF 48 recalls him.

This is what Ronny Shumate looked like when I met him decades ago. He joked recently that his HPD badge still fits.
Humor carried him far.
He definitely knew how to spin a story, too.
Ronny was an officer and a gentleman. He was a proud DARE officer back in the day. Those students really respected him and the uniform.
Ronny worked side jobs in those days like a lot of officers. I remember being in a grocery store once when he nabbed a shoplifter for stealing porkchops from the meat department!
Stuffed right up her shirt!
What a scene in that Winn Dixie!
Ronny was always a public servant-not only as a police officer but as an Arab City Councilman ( even in the Press Box during “Knight” games) and Marshall County Commissioner. He was a family man, husband, devoted dad and even prouder grandfather.
He was also a friend.
Commissioner Ronny Shumate died last night and a lot of folks are feeling the loss.
Thinking about all his friends, family and constituents in Marshall County. His death leaves a big hole in a lot of hearts. Ronny is also the third commissioner to pass away in the last few months.

12/30/2025

TRAFFIC SNARL. From our news partners at WAFF :

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Traffic is backed up on U.S. 431 in Guntersville following a wreck Tuesday morning.

A WAFF 48 News crew on the scene said it appears at least two large trucks were involved. One is overturned and off the roadway on the northbound side of U.S. 431. The other, which appears to be a Lowe’s delivery truck, is stopped in the southbound lanes of the highway.

It’s unclear if anyone is hurt.

Guntersville Police and Guntersville Fire and Rescue are on the scene.

POLICE CHIEF RYAN DARNELL added that the wreck took place on 431 near County Park No. 1. It involved a Lowe’s delivery truck and a work truck. Two people were hurt and transported to the hospital.

UPDATE: FIRE CHIEF Brian Walls reports all minor injuries.

12/30/2025

COMMISSIONER PASSES. District 1 Commissioner Ronny Shumate has passed after a brief illness.
County attorney Clint Maze released this statement:

It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Commissioner Ronny Shumate this evening. Commissioner Shumate was a dedicated public servant whose commitment and contributions have left a lasting impact on Marshall County, the City of Arab, and the Huntsville Police Department.

As we process this profound loss, please keep Commissioner Shumate’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Further details regarding arrangements will be shared as they become available.

With deepest sympathy,

Clint L. Maze

12/23/2025

Save the date and make plans to join us for a Community Meet & Greet as we welcome Dr. Brad Cooper, Superintendent of Guntersville City Schools.

📅 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 GHS Auditorium

This is a great opportunity for families and community members to connect and officially welcome Dr. Cooper to Guntersville!