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.
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Edmiston and Edmiston Law Office is hosting a mock murder trail Friday, Oct. 18. The murder trial of Evonne Meeks will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Courtroom 1 at the Jackson County Courthouse.
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.
The race for the Republican nomination in the 2020 election is underway. In Jackson County, GOP voters will vote for District Judge, Circuit Judge, Revenue Commissioner, two seats on the county commission, county school superintendent and two seats on the county school board.
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This Scottsboro antique and consignment store has a little bit of everything
It’s time to get a flu vaccine
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.
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The Jackson County Legislative Delegation and the Jackson County Commission hosted a public meeting together Monday evening regarding the current state of the county. The two parties are still at odds over potential solutions to the county’s financial problems.
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History came alive on Sunday afternoon at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Scottsboro. Some of Jackson County’s most interesting citizens from the past shared their stories with citizens of today.
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.
Stems from Bridgeport woman’s death last year
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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Tuesday’s high reaches 98 degrees, while 97 tops Wednesday
Toy Run is Saturday
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 45th reunion during Homecoming Oct. 11-12.
A Scottsboro man was killed Tuesday night while walking.
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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.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a missing person from Stevenson.
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Former Pisgah town councilmember Connie Carter is suing to get her old job back.
Will be signing his newest book at the Scottsboro Public Library
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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.
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See You At The Pole is an annual student led day of prayer that gives students of all ages an opportunity to join together. They meet at their school’s flagpole and pray for their school, nation, community, and each other.
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Nineteen inhabitants of Scottsboro’s Cedar Hill Cemetery will come alive the afternoon of Sunday, Oct.6, from 2-4 p.m., during the Second Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll.
One of Scottsboro’s oldest and most well-known restaurants is back. Triple R BBQ reopened its doors three years after the restaurant closed.
Scottsboro High School Students Ben Gossett and Mason Sharp were recently selected as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said this week his office has worked a total of five suicides recently.
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Roger Jones and Ann Cornelius were sworn in as school resource officers Wednesday morning at Scottsboro City Hall. Jones, who spent 33 years on the Scottsboro police force, will be the school resource officer at Nelson Elementary School.
History teachers from the Scottsboro City and Jackson County School Systems are collaborating with Larry Becker to provide educational information at the park.
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The Jackson County Cooperative Extension Office is now taking applications for Leadership Jackson County.
A Paint Rock man is facing sexual abuse charges of a child following a Jackson County Grand Jury indictment.
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