The Daily Mountain Eagle announced a "salute to Goober" with a banner headline on Jan. 6, 1971. The story was accompanied by a three-column collage depicting the many faces of George Lindsey. Only … more

I once worked for Goodloe Sutton. This is the Linden newspaper publisher who caused outrage this week with his editorial “Klan Needs to Ride Again,” proposing the use of the Ku Klux Klan to … more

The flu is rampant right now. Kids and adults alike are dropping like flies with it. Everyone is trying to avoid getting sick by investing in Lysol, wearing surgical masks, using hand sanitizer, and … more

In case you missed it, "Wind and Water Balloons," the new documentary about Cordova's tradition of hosting water balloon battles on Halloween, will be screened at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival … more

Let's clean out the notebook ... and Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! And for us old-time radio fans, by the way, today is the 125th anniversary of the birth of comedian Jack Benny, who died at 80 in … more

A pen knife, or pocket knife, is a tool that most are familiar with. It is very useful if used in a safe and proper manner. We often use it to cut away things that we do not want. Have you ever … more

A photo of two Jasper Jr. High School students, Jeff Best and Joe Justice, riding their unicycles to school in the Feb. 6, 1974, was the only lighthearted report that the Daily Mountain Eagle could … more

Let's clean out the notebook ... • Well, let's first have a lesson in civics. I've seen  some meetings of late, here and elsewhere, where elected officials have asked in the middle of … more

The Walker County Times added an air of mystery to its reporting in 1951 with a series it called "Way Back When."The Times, which was published each Thursday, ran a photograph and bio of an … more

Let's clean out the notebook ...• On Monday, James said I should get some photos at the apartment Tuesday morning, after the snow arrived. I heard rain in the night and finally went to sleep. I … more