Columnist, comedian Joe Hobby releases book

The Tonight Show’s Jay Leno and Author, Joe Hobby. Photo courtesy of Joe Hobby Comedian and columnist Joe Hobby’s first book, “Some Things Are Worth Remembering,” is now available for purchase.“While everyone has a story, not everyone leaves a recorded version for posterity,” said Hobby. “It is important to share one’s stories for the generations that follow. No sense in taking your stories to the grave with you.”Hobby has been a writer for nearly 25 years, including contributing jokes to Jay Leno with “The Tonight Show.” Long before Hobby introduced himself as a columnist to Jackson County Sentinel readers in January 2024, he wrote for The Trussville Tribune. Locals also know Hobby for his “Cup O’ Joe” column in Alabama Living. “Telling stories just comes natural to me,” said Hobby. “I grew up around story tellers – I’m southern.” Hobby grew up in Trussville.

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