Several Scottsboro citizens are up in arms about the truck route situation in the city. Many citizens believe Porter Road should be the designated truck route in Scottsboro.
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The Scottsboro City Council discussed two items concerning the Scottsboro Municipal Airport at its work session Monday evening. It discussed leasing a maintenance hangar and the city’s grant match for improvements at the airport.
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A bit of history traveled the water ways through Scottsboro Tuesday. The World War II-era USS LST-325 came down the Tennessee River on its way to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where it will be docked at Ross’s Landing until Aug. 27.
Honduran co-op leaders visit Jackson County to explore ways to bring prosperity to their home country
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The Well Family Worship Center hosted its fifth annual 12 Bushels Open golf tournament on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Goose Pond Planation Golf Course. The goal of the tournament is to raise money for The Well’s 12 Bushels Food Distribution ministry.
A Fort Payne man, wanted in Jackson and DeKalb counties, was apprehended by DeKalb County authorities Friday night.
Local and regional businesses will have an opportunity to network with representatives from NASA and its prime contractor in Jackson County.
Chairman Alan Gay announced that FNS Bancshares has appointed the FIG Partners unit of Janney Montgomery Scott as its corporate broker and joined the OTCQX® Best Market. FNS Bancshares now trades under the symbol, “FNSB.”
Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County continues to achieve good progress. The installation of the informational kiosks has begun. The first two pages on a kiosk frame have been installed.
In an incident one would likely see on Television, it played out in Dutton Thursday night.
Jackson County DHR is set to move into Brownwood Elementary School on Oct. 1, and the Scottsboro City Schools Board of Education is getting ready for the move.
The Three-Arts Club will host its annual photography contests at Art Sunday held Sept. 1 at King Caldwell Park. You must enter photos by Tuesday, Aug. 29.
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Brenda Hillis and Linda Saint are the founders of the service group ‘2 Sisters Rock’. The group was started in July 2017 after the two were inspired by another rock tribute garden.
Students in Jackson County went back to school last week, leaving many parents wondering why so early, especially during the heat of August.
On Aug. 31, Main Street Scottsboro will be hosting a Movie on the Square night. The movie is Facing the Giants and will begin at 7 p.m.
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The Scottsboro City Council held a regular meeting Monday evening. The council approved all 12 items on the agenda.
Over 130 concerned citizens attended the Jackson County Commission’s community meeting in Bryant Monday evening, and many of them left unhappy.
There are some new people in Jackson County schools this school year. These not only include teachers and principals, but also lunchroom workers, custodians, bus drivers, and other support personnel who are important to the running of the school system. The new employees attended an orientation prior to their official first day of work.
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District Judge Don Word ruled last week that the manslaughter charge facing 16-year-old Jacob Isbell will be bound over to a grand jury.
Motorcyclists from across the southeast will come together Sept. 21, 2019, for a scenic ride across the north Alabama region to honor Native American Indians. Now in its 26th year, the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride travels from Bridgeport in the northeastern part of Alabama to…
Kimber’s Korner serves good food and good times
United States Senate candidate Bradley Byrne visited Jackson County on Tuesday to learn more about the area.
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Scottsboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jay Reyes attended the Scottsboro City Council work session Monday evening to discuss additional school resource officers.
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) invites the public to attend an exhibit on loan from the Birmingham Public Library entitled, “Alabama Illustrated: Engravings from 19th Century Newspapers.”
An annual tradition at Scottsboro High School, the night before the first day of school, turned nasty.
The Jackson County Commission revealed its new voting precinct map at its work session on Monday afternoon.
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Brianna Welch and her mother, Tanya Welch recently decided to start a crayon drive for the Children’s Hospital of Birmingham after discovering that the hospital used about 4,000 crayons per week equating to 208,000 crayons every year. Brianna explained that the pair felt that even though thi…
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Students in many Jackson County schools will see new faces in their classrooms as this school year begins.
The local chapter of Jackson County Habitat for Humanity is throwing a party to help raise money to benefit a new Habitat homeowner and her two sons.
Scottsboro High School Junior Brianna McDonald was recently elected to the position of Lieutenant Governor of Division One of the Alabama Key Club.
Seventh graders entering Scottsboro Junior High School this year had an opportunity to meet some upperclassmen and learn about their new school during Camp Junior Cats. This was a new event for the students planned by Counselor Leigh Petty who hopes this will lead to a better start for thes…
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The faculty at Scottsboro High School had a special guest at their first meeting for this school year. Retired educator Joyce Kennamer spoke to the teachers about caring for the students.
A Rainsville woman is in jail following a traffic stop Thursday night.
A man, who escaped police custody following a traffic stop, was apprehended at his residence in Flat Rock early Sunday morning.
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A Flat Rock man, pulled over in Hollywood during a traffic stop, escaped custody after being taken to the hospital.
When Michelle Norwood’s son Hunter turned 17 she faced a familiar dilemma for parents of teenagers-- how her son would contribute to the world.
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Teachers from Jackson County and Scottsboro City Schools took advantage of professional development opportunities this month. Several workshops haven offered to educators by IMPACT Learning Center.
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Mary Ann Sullivan, an RN in the maternity center, has been named the Highlands Medical Center Shining Star.
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On a muggy Wednesday afternoon children, teenagers and adults gathered around the front of each school in Scottsboro.
Jones-Light Furniture & Appliance, Inc was established in 1987 when Alston Jones and George Light decided to team together with furniture, appliance, electronics and appliance repair.
After a Thanksgiving meal hosted by churches and businesses in Flat Rock, Misty Gilbert was inspired to help families struggling to provide food.
Fall semester at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is fast approaching. Early registration is going on now by appointment. Contact your advisor today in person or online, or the Admissions Office for assistance.
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