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Nicholas Sparks' 'Wish' comes true, 20 years later

If wishes could come true, this would be the Nicholas Sparks novel you’ve been asking for. “The Wish” (Grand Central Publishing), Sparks’ most recent debut, is the current capstone of a career that began 25 years ago with the 1996 publication of “The Notebook.” It’s also his most complex sto…

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Athens storytelling festival goes virtual — again — in 2021

DECATUR — Some of the nation’s most highly acclaimed storytellers will make their way to Athens virtually in November for the city’s annual celebration of storytelling, tall tales and readings. Now in its 15th year, the Athens Storytelling Festival goes virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic a…

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The Owl's Eye: Flying shot

Flying across the Tennessee River made this Owl very tired. I was revived, though, once I got to the River Clay Festival in Decatur. River Clay celebrates the arts and the artists who create them. Dozens of booths displayed some of the most noteworthy artists throughout our valley and beyond.

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SPARK Academy educator Jennifer Kennedy finalist for presidential award

Jennifer Kennedy, SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary’s STEM Lab Specialist, has been selected as a state finalist for the 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST awards are among the nation’s highest honors for K-12 mathematics, science…

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Jeanette Landman

90, of Harvest, AL Born 12/30/1931-Died 1/22/2022 Visitation Saturday, January 29, 2022 10AM -12 Noon at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, AL. Graveside Service and Burial Huntsville Memory Gardens, Huntsville, AL 2PM Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Pack, Anna

Anna Gayle Pack, age 77 of Athens, passed away Sunday January 23, 2022. Graveside services will be at Limestone Memory Gardens on Friday January 28th at 11am, with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating. Mrs. Pack is survived by her son Shawn Pack (Lucy) and Brandon Pack; step-son, David Pack (Jacqu…

Murphy, Amy

Amy Beth Murphy, retired Auburn University faculty member and administrator, passed away January 18, 2022, at her home on Lake Martin. She was 62. She is survived by a special loved one, Jeff Black; brother Charles Kent Murphy (Debbie); sister Viva Ellen Murphy; beloved niece Mary Beth Baird…