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🌱 What changes will Guntersville High see under new principal John Doyle?
Guntersville, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Guntersville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Guntersville High see under new principal John Doyle?
- How a $500,000 bass showdown is coming back to Guntersville
- Why Marshall Medical Center North landed on a federal warning list
Also on today's calendar: Jackson Chase: Levi's on the Lake and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New principal named for Guntersville High School (hvilleblast.com) — Guntersville City Schools has named John Doyle the new principal of Guntersville High School, a change that will directly affect local students and families. Doyle, a longtime educator in the system and former principal of Guntersville Elementary, says he’s focused on expanding academics, strengthening extracurriculars, and better preparing Wildcats for life after graduation. 
2. Recent NPFL Winner Alex Davis Is Already Locked In For The Ultimate Angler Championship (thefishingwire.com) — Lake Guntersville will host the second Ultimate Angler Championship Sept. 27–Oct. 3, bringing 200 anglers and a $500,000 top prize to the area. Local guide and recent NPFL winner Alex Davis, who spends most of the year on the lake, explains how changing grass conditions and a ban on forward-facing sonar will shape the competition and how Unified Pro members can still qualify.
3. 20 Alabama hospitals receive federal warnings over price transparency requirements (abc3340.com) — Marshall Medical Center North in Guntersville is among 20 Alabama hospitals flagged by federal regulators for not fully meeting hospital price transparency rules, with a corrective action plan requested. The enforcement push, part of a nationwide review, could lead to significant financial penalties if hospitals don’t fix issues with how they post pricing information for patients.
4. Thirteen People Safely Rescued After Flash Floods Trap Groups in Two Jackson County Caves (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Thirteen people were rescued without injuries after flash floods trapped groups in two Jackson County caves, thanks in part to the Guntersville Swift Water Rescue Team battling flooded roads to reach Tumbling Rock Cave. Local and regional crews waded through chest-deep, frigid water in darkness to guide 12 cavers out, while another trapped explorer in Stevenson managed to climb to safety as teams arrived.
5. Alabama Business Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2026 (patch.com) — A longtime Guntersville resident, business leader Billy Ainsworth has been named to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, highlighting local ties to statewide business leadership. The honor recognizes his decades of work in the rail and energy sectors, his Auburn University board role, and his family’s deep Alabama roots alongside six other inductees from across the state.
📸 Around Guntersville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tyler Braden →
Pier 1939 Purveyor, 7001 Val Monte Dr, Guntersville
7:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In - Experimental Aircraft Association Ch 683
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Guntersville Airport, 20524 US-431, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
4:00 am -
Annual Auction Event - Unclaimed Baggage
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Unclaimed Baggage, 509 W Willow St., Scottsboro, AL, 35768, United States
5:00 am -
Beginner Quilting with Constance Snavley - Mountain Valley Arts Council
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Mountain Valley Arts Council Gallery, 440 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
5:00 am -
Untamed Spirit at Nash's! - Nash's City Harbor
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Nash’s City Harbor, 299 Scott St, Guntersville, AL, 35976
2:00 pm -
Jackson Chase: Levi's on the Lake →
Levi’s On The Lake, 29 Paddle Wheel Dr, Guntersville
6:00 pm -
2025-2026 Patron - Star - 1 Show →
Whole Backstage Theatre, 1120 Rayburn Ave, Guntersville
2:00 pm -
Junior Ranger 101 at Lake Guntersville State Park →
Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville
5:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Friday June 26
Monday June 29
Friday July 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2nd Annual TN Valley Flock Golf Scramble →
Gunter's Landing, 1000 Gunters Landing Rd, Guntersville
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Preschool Storytime →
Boaz, AL Calendar, 404 Thomas Ave, Boaz
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After Hours Cookout - Thurman's Patio & Outdoor
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Thurman’s Patio & Outdoor, 1525 Blount Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
12:00 pm -
Tacos & Tequila 2026 - Sand Mountain Amphitheater →
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 SMPA Blvd, Albertville, AL, 35950, United States
1:30 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Beginning This Weekend
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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