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Peggie is a retired medical secretary and military wife of 26 plus years. Her husband retired from the Navy in 1997 in Washington DC. The Navy has a slogan - “Navy Wife, the hardest job.” Indeed, Peggie kept the home fires burning all those years while her husband was deployed serving our country in times of peace and war. Keeping the house, paying the bills, getting the car repaired, raising two brilliant and beautiful daughters, and finding time to write her husband (no e-mail in those days) were all just a part of her daily routine. Oh, and did I mention she has actively taught Bible class since 1971? Peggie’s career as a Navy wife allowed her to change addresses (move) 15 times. Having lived overseas, on both coasts, and all points in between has helped to shape her positive outlook on life and effervescent personality.

Peggie was born in Oneonta, lived with her family, as a child, at Snead Cross Roads, Detroit, MI and Glencoe, AL. She graduated from Glencoe High and attended Gadsden State while working as one of the Bells of Southern Bell (telephone operator) at the Gadsden office. It was there on the steps of the telephone office that she met her Prince charming who proposed to her the very same day. Not being as impulsive as her newly found sailor, it was many “shore leaves” and several months later before she would say yes.

At a recent convention in Nashville, Tn., WAVU's Jim Hefner, was re-elected President of the Southern Gospel Promoters Association (SGPA) with members from coast to coast and Canada.

The SGPA is the largest organization of promoters in the country and with its combined members promote around 700 southern gospel concerts each year.

As President , one of the duties is to create good working relations with promoters, singing groups, and talent agencies to ensure the preservation of southern gospel music.

Hefner Stated that the industry has struggled the past few years, but believes it is on the rebound. This is his 6th term to lead the organization.

While hosting their popular "Glory Road" program on WAVU recently, Jim & Katye Hefner ask listeners if they would like to purchase a rocker for the new Hospice facility "Shepherd's Cove." Response was huge and 32 rockers were donated and displayed at the open house November 12th. Contributors included (Left To Right Front Row) Jean Taylor, Lucille Mathis, Mary Sue Bemis. (Second Row) Sue Mitchell, Katye Hefner, Bobby Mathis, Helen Morrison, Susan Sanders. (Third Row) Jim Hefner, Donald Currie, Ronald Currie.

Contributing, but not pictured, Albertville First Baptist Church, James Cornelius, Randy Duckett, Teresa Hammett, Lawayne Levans, Frank McDaniel, Jesse Stracener, Grace Tilley, and Harry Wilkinson.

Beecher Hyde with award he recently received from the Boaz City Schools for outstanding coverage of education in Alabama.

Beecher and Dr. Randall Haney, Assistant Superintendent of Boaz City Schools, inspect a chest of gingerbread from retired policeman Maj Horst, a WAVU internet listener in Germany.

Love your shows here on WAVU. It's a delight to turn the radio and hear great music and even better people. Keep it up.

Hi Jim, we remember you when you sang with Jack Toney and Tim Riley as the Southmen. We now live in Canton, OH but was back in Gadsden last week and heard WAVU and now listening daily via Internet. Praise God for the joy of Southern Gospel. I now lead and sing lead in a SG quartet here in Canton at The Brothers of Grace. What a blessing!

Jim Williams Canton, OH

George Jones headed the WAVU team defending the Courington Cup title in this year's radio station cook off at the Taste Of Freedom Bar-B-Q Competition July 1st in downtown Albertville. Despite a tasty effort, we placed second this year.

May 29th Barry Holcomb (Granny's Grandson) took WAVU's Beecher Hyde for a visit. Granny, an 84 year young widow, was thrilled. It was quite a thrill for Beecher also as Granny Patterson listens regularly. Thank you Granny, a most gracious lady.

Foreign Exchange Students from Brazil and Montenegro visit with Beecher Hyde on his afternoon show.
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Mr. & Mrs. Jay York of Boaz take his #1 DJ T-shirts on world wide tour down under. Pictured here posing in Sidney Australia.
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Summer 2009 Over 5000 years in the making, Ink & Blood, a special presentation on the origins of human language featuring the authentic *Dead Sea Scrolls. Opening May 1st. at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts in Gadsden, Admission is $6 per person (pre registered groups of 15 or more, $4.50 per person) and sponsored in part by Advanced Imaging of Gadsden, Exchange Bank, Keystone Foods, and WAVU. Preview The Show* Visit the Cultural Arts Center For info call 256-543-2787 or email inkandblood@culteralarts.org Weather... can be a problem. Your local community forecast, radar, closing information, and warnings are available 24 hours a day. Click Here Spread the Word, you can now listen to WAVU's award winning Southern Gospel on the internet anywhere in the world. Click Here WAVU The Early Years Do you remember? (Click on photos for large view.) The Lacy Quartet performed regularly on WAVU in the early years. Early staff, can you name them? (Back Row) Beecher Hyde, Ray McClendon, Roy Smith, Bill Hagler, Gene Killen, (Front Row) Maria Garr, Opal Kelly. Our first control room at WAVU. No computers, no air conditioning, no problem. Recognize these guys? Hillbilly music live from city hall.	WAVU News Peggie Haney, WAVU's New Inspiration Peggie is a retired medical secretary and military wife of 26 plus years. Her husband retired from the Navy in 1997 in Washington DC. The Navy has a slogan - “Navy Wife, the hardest job.” Indeed, Peggie kept the home fires burning all those years while her husband was deployed serving our country in times of peace and war. Keeping the house, paying the bills, getting the car repaired, raising two brilliant and beautiful daughters, and finding time to write her husband (no e-mail in those days) were all just a part of her daily routine. Oh, and did I mention she has actively taught Bible class since 1971? Peggie’s career as a Navy wife allowed her to change addresses (move) 15 times. Having lived overseas, on both coasts, and all points in between has helped to shape her positive outlook on life and effervescent personality. Peggie was born in Oneonta, lived with her family, as a child, at Snead Cross Roads, Detroit, MI and Glencoe, AL. She graduated from Glencoe High and attended Gadsden State while working as one of the Bells of Southern Bell (telephone operator) at the Gadsden office. It was there on the steps of the telephone office that she met her Prince charming who proposed to her the very same day. Not being as impulsive as her newly found sailor, it was many “shore leaves” and several months later before she would say yes. Peggie and her husband’s roots run deep on Sand Mountain and extend back to Snead Cross Roads and the High Mound area. Roots is what brought them back to the mountain and the offer of an internship with Beecher is what brought her to WAVU. You may join her each day after the noon news until 2 PM for “Just a Closer Walk.” Jim Hefner Elected President At a recent convention in Nashville, Tn., WAVU's Jim Hefner, was re-elected President of the Southern Gospel Promoters Association (SGPA) with members from coast to coast and Canada. The SGPA is the largest organization of promoters in the country and with its combined members promote around 700 southern gospel concerts each year. As President , one of the duties is to create good working relations with promoters, singing groups, and talent agencies to ensure the preservation of southern gospel music. Hefner Stated that the industry has struggled the past few years, but believes it is on the rebound. This is his 6th term to lead the organization. New Pictures Posted! Click Here for pictures. Radio Personalities Reach Out While hosting their popular "Glory Road" program on WAVU recently, Jim & Katye Hefner ask listeners if they would like to purchase a rocker for the new Hospice facility "Shepherd's Cove." Response was huge and 32 rockers were donated and displayed at the open house November 12th. Contributors included (Left To Right Front Row) Jean Taylor, Lucille Mathis, Mary Sue Bemis. (Second Row) Sue Mitchell, Katye Hefner, Bobby Mathis, Helen Morrison, Susan Sanders. (Third Row) Jim Hefner, Donald Currie, Ronald Currie. Contributing, but not pictured, Albertville First Baptist Church, James Cornelius, Randy Duckett, Teresa Hammett, Lawayne Levans, Frank McDaniel, Jesse Stracener, Grace Tilley, and Harry Wilkinson. Beecher Finally Graduates High School Beecher Hyde with award he recently received from the Boaz City Schools for outstanding coverage of education in Alabama. Beecher and Dr. Randall Haney, Assistant Superintendent of Boaz City Schools, inspect a chest of gingerbread from retired policeman Maj Horst, a WAVU internet listener in Germany. Listener Email: Love your shows here on WAVU. It's a delight to turn the radio and hear great music and even better people. Keep it up. Hi Jim, we remember you when you sang with Jack Toney and Tim Riley as the Southmen. We now live in Canton, OH but was back in Gadsden last week and heard WAVU and now listening daily via Internet. Praise God for the joy of Southern Gospel. I now lead and sing lead in a SG quartet here in Canton at The Brothers of Grace. What a blessing! Jim Williams Canton, OH Chef George George Jones headed the WAVU team defending the Courington Cup title in this year's radio station cook off at the Taste Of Freedom Bar-B-Q Competition July 1st in downtown Albertville. Despite a tasty effort, we placed second this year. Hanging Out With Granny May 29th Barry Holcomb (Granny's Grandson) took WAVU's Beecher Hyde for a visit. Granny, an 84 year young widow, was thrilled. It was quite a thrill for Beecher also as Granny Patterson listens regularly. Thank you Granny, a most gracious lady. Foreign Exchange Students from Brazil and Montenegro visit with Beecher Hyde on his afternoon show. (Click on photo for a larger view.) Beecher Fans Mr. & Mrs. Jay York of Boaz take his #1 DJ T-shirts on world wide tour down under. Pictured here posing in Sidney Australia. (Click on photo for a larger view.) .