Land + Lake

08/18/2022

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME ON SAND MOUNTAIN!

Get a sneak peak at all the action to come this season in our 2022 Football Preview magazine.

See which top talent returns, meet some new coaches and learn about how new regions are shaking up the schedules. All that and more inside!

Swing by our office at 1603 Progress Drive in Albertville for your copy today!

08/11/2022

From our July/September 2022 edition: Marshall County native Chad Bearden reflects on his journey from serving as a Douglas police officer to becoming a Nashville music star and TikTok sensation.

This article originally ran in our July/September 2022 edition of Land + Lake.

08/03/2022

READERS' CHOICE 2022 is out now! Pick up your copy today at our office to see who won top honors as voted by our loyal readers.

Categories include best in Food, Music, Community leadership, Pet Care, Outdoor recreation, Education, Ministry and much, much more!

Copies can be purchased at our office located at 1603 Progress Drive in Albertville.

08/01/2022

Things are heating up with the addition of the legendary local band WARM to the Sand Mountain Soul Festival lineup featuring Alabama’s own, The Commodores, with WAR THE BAND, on

07/09/2022

Many mothers instinctively know when something is not right with their children and their development.

06/29/2022

OUT NOW: Hot of the presses, the Land + Lake summer edition is out and ready to be enjoyed by all!

Read about a local man who found singing success in Nashville and on TikTok, get an inside look at the new City Harbor in Guntersville, see what the area has to offer to help celebrate 4th of July and see what "15 things your college student wants you to know."

Also, learn how to be a courteous traveler, taste some new recipes, discover a new book by a famous author and get first-hand tips on how to enjoy the area's mountain biking trails.

All that in more in the latest edition of Land + Lake! You can pick up your copy now, while supplies last, at our office located at 1603 Progress Drive in Albertville.

(Front cover photo credit: SoFly Productions 📸)

06/21/2022

A plan to convey lakefront property next to City Harbor in Guntersville for $10 is moving forward after Guntersville City Council voted 5-2 in favor of developer Patrick Lawler.

06/17/2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority and 153 local power companies across the region successfully met a record power demand for the month of June during an early season

06/17/2022

On a recent trip to Southern Maine, we had the opportunity to explore the breathtakingly beautiful coastline. The wild beach roses that grow along the rocky shoreline were in full

06/17/2022

What's that you hear? Is it the sound of our Land + Lake summer edition magazine being printed?

This one's going to be a scorcher, with fun things to do for July 4th, an in-depth look at a new local attraction, a feature on a rising star from Marshall County, excellent summer recipes, a popular book review, tips for traveling and much, much more!

Be on the look out for the publish date later this month!

06/14/2022

HIGH HEAT: The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for our area from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for today and tomorrow. (Tuesday, Wednesday)

High temperatures for both days are expected to reach the mid 90s, but heat index values could reach up to 107!

The NWS says to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

ALSO, due to the high temps, Marshall-DeKalb Electric Cooperative said the TVA has issued a "Conservative Alert," asking people to REDUCE electric consumption by turning off any unnecessary lights and use major appliances such as ovens, washing machines, washers and dryers early in the morning or later in the evening.

Stay cool out there!

05/30/2022

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! We remember and are so thankful for those who have fought and died for our freedom!

05/09/2022

From our latest magazine edition!

"With Huntsville recently deemed the biggest city in the state and new businesses popping up all over Sand Mountain, there’s now more to enjoy than ever in north Alabama, which can make it hard to decide what to do or where to go on your next outing."

With Huntsville recently deemed the biggest city in the state and new businesses popping up all over Sand Mountain, there’s more to enjoy than ever in north Alabama, which can

04/28/2022

OUT NOW: The April/June 2022 edition of Land + Lake is out now! Inside you will find many inspiring stories including one about this year's Race to Remember by Shepherd's Cove Foundation. Also, learn a few new spring-time recipes, show your appreciation with Laura Braswell, get to know Albertville Chamber President Stan Witherow a little bit better and read the latest book review from Warner House Press. For all that and more, come by our office now to grab your copy.

04/21/2022

A new restaurant coming soon to Albertville just broke ground last week. Located beside Papa Dubi’s on U.S. Highway 431, Beef O'Brady's will offer families a fun place to eat

04/17/2022

This is an opinion column.

04/17/2022

HE IS RISEN!

The Reporter wishes all of its loyal readers a happy and blessed Easter Sunday!

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." — 1 Peter 1:3

02/28/2022

OUT NOW: Local newlyweds share their love stories, wedding day jitters and relationship advice in the 2022 bridal edition of Land + Lake.

Also, Warner House Press reviews “Persuaded: The Story of Nicodemus,” Amy Fischer shares several tasty recipes and experts give wedding planning tips and tricks, including how to pick the best dress and plan a wedding vow renewal.

All that and more, available now!

Some copies may still be found in the newspaper racks, or you can come by The Sand Mountain Reporter's office and purchase as many as you’d like while supplies last.

01/19/2022

CALLING ALL NEWLYWEDS!

Our 2022 Land + Lake bridal edition is coming up, and if you got married between the beginning of last year till now we want to hear from you.

Share with us your love story of how you met and how the big day went and send us your best bridal and wedding photos.

Email us at news@sandmountainreporter with your story and pictures for a chance to be featured in this year's bridal magazine.

11/09/2021

This article is from our Land + Lake magazine, Fall 2021 edition.

11/08/2021

From our Fall 2021 edition.

The challenge for National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo
(Nan-oh-rye-moe) for short, is to, by the end of November, have written a 50,000-word novel, or at least have a 50,000-word start on a longer piece.

This article is from our Land + Lake magazine, Fall 2021 edition.

10/20/2021

OUT NOW!

The October/November edition of Land + Lake is out now and includes tips for picking pumpkins and how to have a safe halloween and explores local autumn adventures and much, much more!

Pick up your copy today!

03/15/2021

OUT NOW: Our 2021 Land + Lake Bridal issue is now available!

Come on by The Reporter’s office at 1603 Progress Drive in Albertville to pick up a copy while supplies last.

02/08/2021

Land + Lake Bridal Edition 2021: Submit your wedding stories

Attention Newlyweds!

COVID-19 may have put a halt to many things in 2020, but for local newlywed couples, nothing could stop their love, even if their big day wasn’t exactly as originally planned.
Whether your ceremony was traditional or unique, socially distanced or intimate, we want to share your story in the upcoming edition of our Land + Lake Magazine.
We want to hear about your wedding from the planning process to saying “I do.” We also want to see your glamorous photos so readers can get the full picture and emotion of your special day.
Newlyweds can send in their stories and photos to [email protected].
All must be sent before Feb. 17!