Shelley Smith

Dear politicians, This is not a breakup letter like my two earlier missives that you may or may not have read. I have moved on. This is about the many questions that have been asked but rarely answered. Nov. 3 is less than two months away. Early voting be... See more

A commitment to agriculture, education and student success led Snead State Community College Instructor Dr. Tom Warren and his family to establish a new endowed scholarship, creating a source of financial support for students pursuing careers in horticult... See more

Snead State Community College anglers Mason George of Albertville and Walker Griffith of Ashville recently capped a remarkable collegiate fishing season by competing in the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops on Le... See more

Snead State Student Receives FFA American Degree Snead State Community College student, Grayce Walker of Boaz, has reached a significant milestone in her FFA journey by earning the prestigious FFA American Degree. The American FFA degree is the highest ho... See more

Before I begin my real column, I have to say that I saw a mama moose and her calf crossing Highway 20 on the Mazama side of the Weeman Bridge on my way to see Friday Feels. That was an amazing sight! Now the rest of the story. Whether you are still in the... See more