Patrick Woosley knows the butcher business inside and out. He has been in the business since 2003, and he has been the owner of Patrick’s Meat Market since 2015.

The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency recently got a new drone thanks to a grant from Alabama’s Mountains Rivers and Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Council.

Jackson County, along with the rest of the state remains under a ‘Fire Alert, which has been under effect since Sept. 25 by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC).

The Scottsboro City Council held a special called meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Scottsboro City Hall.

The flu, or at least flu-like symptoms, is beginning to hit the area.

Cathedral Caverns is hosting a haunted tour through the cave on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Russell Cave National Monument and the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga are partnering up for a star party. On Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 5 p.m., the Barnard society will have various solar scopes and telescopes set up at Russell Cave for the public to view the sky.

The Scottsboro City Council did not meet Monday evening, but it will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at Scottsboro City Hall.

High school freshmen from all Jackson County schools and Scottsboro High School learned about many career opportunities at the ninth annual Career Exploration Opportunities (CEO) expo Thursday. 

State Sen. Steve Livingston is backing Bradley Byrne in his race for the U.S. Senate. This week, Byrne announced the launch of his Grassroots Leadership Team, becoming the first Senate candidate to release an all 67 county leadership team.

The Scottsboro City Council held a work session Monday evening where it discussed nine items on its agenda, including budget amendments, repairs to the Bynum softball complex and walking trails and job descriptions for the fire department.

Earlier this week, the Jackson County Commission and Jackson County Legislative Delegation held a public forum to address the county’s current funding issues.

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The Bridgeport Depot Museum will host a book signing by Rayburn Casey Hall on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10-11:30 a.m.

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Jackson County Engineer Jonathan Campbell received the geotechnical report for County Road 17, and he presented findings and potential solutions to the Jackson County Commission at its work session Monday afternoon.

North Jackson High School’s Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 11. The Chiefs will take on the Priceville Bulldogs at R.D. Hicks Stadium.

The House of Representatives launched an inquiry into conduct by President Donald Trump on Sept. 24. What do you think?

It’s never too early to being preparing for the future. On Thursday, Oct. 9, ninth graders from every school in Jackson County will attend the Career Exploration Opportunities (CE0) Expo, held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.

The 5th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival will be held on the Downtown Square on Saturday, Oct. 12. This year’s event will feature some of the original activities, but there have been several new events added in 2019.

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The records kept falling this week. According to WWIC owner Greg Bell, he recorded Thursday’s high temperature at 100 degrees.

The Jackson County Commission held a short meeting Monday afternoon. The commission approved its budget, made board appointments and finished up some old business at the meeting.

The Paint Rock Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a $39,700 and a $35,300 grant to purchase a newer fire truck and equipment. 

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The Jackson County Legislative Delegation will host a public meeting with the Jackson County Commission on Monday, Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Scottsboro High School Auditorium.

Budget passes with $280,956 deficit

Scottsboro High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 45^th reunion during Homecoming Oct. 11-12.

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More than 500 gifted musicians and auxiliary were selected for Jacksonville State University's prestigious band program, the Marching Southerners, for Fall 2019. 

Former Pisgah town councilmember Connie Carter is suing to get her old job back.

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When you think of September, you think of football season, the leaves falling, the county fair. A little cooler weather usually fits with those things.