News Sources
What We're Doing
We get the majority of our news from the internet, a bit from two local newspapers (no major papers) and none from TV. The TV news has become so biased and inaccurate that it has very little credibility. While internet sites can also be biased it is quite easy to compare the same story with several sources and come up with a more accurate picture. And of course, the internet sources are much more current.Local News
We no longer take the Huntsville newspaper, but still receive the Arab and Guntersville papers. Therefore we have selected a few sites to check on things of interest in the local areas.Click on the titles to view the links.
Web Sites
Arab Today is the most comprehensive site for purely local news.
Guntersville News on Topix.net.
Baileyton is a small town 8 miles west and this site lists their business names and numbers.
Guntersville News on Topix.net.
Baileyton is a small town 8 miles west and this site lists their business names and numbers.
Newspapers
The Arab Tribune is our own local bi-weekly.
The Advertiser Gleam is Guntersville's paper, but they have a poor web presence.
The Sand Mountain Reporter is nearby Albertville's newspaper.
The Huntsville Times has some of the latest stories.
The Redstone Rocket: Redstone Arsenal news.
The Cullman Times also has a good web site.
The Advertiser Gleam is Guntersville's paper, but they have a poor web presence.
The Sand Mountain Reporter is nearby Albertville's newspaper.
The Huntsville Times has some of the latest stories.
The Redstone Rocket: Redstone Arsenal news.
The Cullman Times also has a good web site.
TV Stations
News Channel 19, WHNT, one of the better stations.
WAAYTV.com, Channel 31 has a good web presence.
WAFF.com, Channel 48. Lots of content, but not completely Mac friendly.
WHIQ Channel 25 PBS. Alabama Public TV.
WZDX TV Fox 54. Too much crowed on one page.
WAAYTV.com, Channel 31 has a good web presence.
WAFF.com, Channel 48. Lots of content, but not completely Mac friendly.
WHIQ Channel 25 PBS. Alabama Public TV.
WZDX TV Fox 54. Too much crowed on one page.
Radio Stations
Our local favorite, WRAB AM 1380. Classic country, gospel music and neighborhood news.
Arab's FM station, FUN 92.7. Newsy site with lots of information.
WDRM FM 102.1, Decatur. Country music and a great web site.
WTWX FM Country 95.9, Guntersville.
WVNN 92.5 FM, a Huntsville station with a good web presence.
Arab's FM station, FUN 92.7. Newsy site with lots of information.
WDRM FM 102.1, Decatur. Country music and a great web site.
WTWX FM Country 95.9, Guntersville.
WVNN 92.5 FM, a Huntsville station with a good web presence.
State News
AL.com: Everything Alabama.
Alabama News on Topix.net.
Gadsden Times: A bigger town in an adjacent county.
The Birmingham News: One of Birmingham's newspapers.
Alabama Info list of newspapers and magazines; radio stations; and TV stations.
Kidon Media Link has a list of Alabama news sources.
Alabama radio stations and other lists.
Alabama Gas Prices - They can vary considerably from one station to another.
Alabama News on Topix.net.
Gadsden Times: A bigger town in an adjacent county.
The Birmingham News: One of Birmingham's newspapers.
Alabama Info list of newspapers and magazines; radio stations; and TV stations.
Kidon Media Link has a list of Alabama news sources.
Alabama radio stations and other lists.
Alabama Gas Prices - They can vary considerably from one station to another.
National News
Since we don't watch TV or take any major newspapers our news comes from the internet. And there is plenty of choice so we can get a well-rounded picture.Click any of the category titles below to view the links.
Portals
A portal is a site that acts as an entrance to other sites on the internet; it typically has lots of links to various subjects, search engines, free email and chat rooms among other things. Here are some of our favorites.
Yahoo.com: Barbara has a customized page with the categories she prefers.
MyWay.com has Jack's customized page that loads very fast.
iGoogle is a personalized site that includes about everything you can imagine.
Buzzle.com, "Intelligent Life On The Web", information about everything from animals to tourism.
Iwon.com is another location that has a good customized page.
Yahoo.com: Barbara has a customized page with the categories she prefers.
MyWay.com has Jack's customized page that loads very fast.
iGoogle is a personalized site that includes about everything you can imagine.
Buzzle.com, "Intelligent Life On The Web", information about everything from animals to tourism.
Iwon.com is another location that has a good customized page.
Internet Sources
Google News is a great site that uses computers to select the news stories and there are a great number of links to each story. It is probably the most comprehensive of them all, but the breadth of coverage can be overwhelming.
CNN.com covers most of the mainstream news.
News Daily is a great place for all kinds of news and their layout is easy to navigate.
LiveScience: a wonderful source of all things connected with science plus lots more.
Buzzflash.com not only has links to many stories, but at the bottom of the page are numerous links to other news sources, newspapers, columnists, and the wire services.
World News Network goes for the world-wide view.
AlterNet is an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of dozens of other independent media sources.
CNN.com covers most of the mainstream news.
News Daily is a great place for all kinds of news and their layout is easy to navigate.
LiveScience: a wonderful source of all things connected with science plus lots more.
Buzzflash.com not only has links to many stories, but at the bottom of the page are numerous links to other news sources, newspapers, columnists, and the wire services.
World News Network goes for the world-wide view.
AlterNet is an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of dozens of other independent media sources.
Newspapers
NewsLink has a list of the major papers plus all types of business, alternative, & specialty newspapers.
USA Today covers it all and has a nice web presence.
Michigan papers for the areas where relatives live: Detroit Free Press and Kalamazoo Gazette.
Florida papers (we have relatives & friends there): The Tampa Tribune, and The St. Petersburg Times.
USA Today covers it all and has a nice web presence.
Michigan papers for the areas where relatives live: Detroit Free Press and Kalamazoo Gazette.
Florida papers (we have relatives & friends there): The Tampa Tribune, and The St. Petersburg Times.
Alternative News
Some of these may be slanted toward a specific view or position, but they make us see an issue in a new light. We actually prefer some of their coverage to the so-called "mainstream news".
Truthout doesn't mince words and is always controversial; a lot of news here.
Common Dreams New Center has stories you may not read elsewhere. "Breaking news and views for the progressive community."
Townhall.com has conservative thoughts, ideas and actions plus a long list of columnists.
American Thinker is a daily internet publication devoted to the thoughtful exploration of issues of importance to Americans.
MichaelMoore.com is always an interesting site. He is never afraid to step on sensitive toes!
Consortiumnews.com is a product of The Consortium for Independent Journalism, Inc., and is "committed to honestly informing the American people about important events, no matter what the political and economic pressures".
Truthout doesn't mince words and is always controversial; a lot of news here.
Common Dreams New Center has stories you may not read elsewhere. "Breaking news and views for the progressive community."
Townhall.com has conservative thoughts, ideas and actions plus a long list of columnists.
American Thinker is a daily internet publication devoted to the thoughtful exploration of issues of importance to Americans.
MichaelMoore.com is always an interesting site. He is never afraid to step on sensitive toes!
Consortiumnews.com is a product of The Consortium for Independent Journalism, Inc., and is "committed to honestly informing the American people about important events, no matter what the political and economic pressures".