Rick and Judy Baugh bought R&J Café in September of 2017. They wanted to spend more time together, and they live two doors down from the restaurant. Rick retired from Lozier after 31 years, and Judy retired from Maples after 28 years. The two decided they wanted to try owning and operating a restaurant, and they decided to go for it.
Toros Cantina and Grill has been open for about four weeks, and manager Adrian Lopez said that business has been great.
The biggest shopping day of the year has everyone looking for discounts
First Southern State Bank held a unique groundbreaking for a new office in the Bryant community.
Martha Clarke loves antiques, and she loves people. What better way to combine those two loves but to open an antique store? Clarke opened La De Da’s in 2003 and has been on the square ever since.
The Rainsville Holiday Open House event will be Nov. 8 and 9.
First Bancshares of Stevenson, Inc., parent company of First Southern State Bank, has completed a merger with Albertville-based Vantage Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Vantage Bank, effective Nov. 1, 2019.
First Bancshares of Stevenson, Inc., parent company of First Southern State Bank, has completed a merger with Albertville-based Vantage Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Vantage Bank, effective Nov. 1, 2019.
The Scottsboro City Council approved a shared sales tax agreement with Hutton, a development group out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, at its meeting Monday evening. The council approved the agreement with a 4-1 vote, with councilman Greg Mashburn being the only opposition to the agreement.
Bridgeport team contributed to company-wide achievement of one million total pounds donated
Go Native app gives customers the chance to stay home and small business an opportunity
Ferg’s Pizza Bar has only been open for a few weeks, but owner Jim Ferguson says the business is booming.
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.
One of Scottsboro’s oldest and most well-known restaurants is back. Triple R BBQ reopened its doors three years after the restaurant closed.
Representatives from Hutton, a development group from Chattanooga, Tn., attended the Scottsboro City Council work session on Monday night to present a proposal for a tax rebate or sales tax sharing agreement for a potential fast food restaurant in Scottsboro.
FNB Bank has received regulatory approval to open a banking office at 1101 Broad Street in Chattanooga, expanding their presence in the Chattanooga market which began with the 2018 acquisition of Capital Bank and its three northwest Georgia locations. Three veteran area bankers have joined the FNB Bank team to lead the Chattanooga expansion.
Jack Lovelady, president and chief executive officer of First Southern State Bank, has announced that Karen (Warr) Hubbard, vice president/head bookkeeper, has bene promoted to vice president/head of bank operations.
Several local and regional businesses had an opportunity to network with representatives from NASA and its prime contractor in Jackson County on Wednesday.
Honduran co-op leaders visit Jackson County to explore ways to bring prosperity to their home country
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.”
Kimber’s Korner serves good food and good times
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.
Captain D’s honors Copenhaver with special award
First Bancshares of Stevenson, Inc. of Stevenson, AL (“FBS”) and Vantage Bancshares, Inc. of Albertville (“Vantage”) recently announced jointly the signing of a definitive agreement for a strategic merger of the two entities.
Alan Cox, general manager of High County Toyota, has been named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40, a program that honors 40 high achievers at new car dealerships who are under 40 years old.
The Law Office of Parker Edmiston is cohosting a basic crime scene investigation workshop with Forensic Pieces of Pensacola, Florida on July 15, 16 and 17. The class will be held at Comfort Inn and Suites in Scottsboro.
The Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, IMPACT Learning Center and Jackson County Legislative Delegation are sponsoring a special event, Food for Thought, a donation drive on Friday, July 19.
The Beach Bungalow, located on Willow Street in Scottsboro, has everything you need to have a full spa experience. The business offers tanning, massages and a hair salon.
Scottsboro’s newest business helps customers with everything cell phones
Summer is finally here, which means warm weather, pool days, baseball and the occasional shaved ice to help you cool off. The Funky Little Shack, located in Scottsboro, is the perfect place to hang out and cool off after a long summer day.
Fatboyz Bond LLC has been helping people get out of jail since April 2018
Southern All-Sports is one of Scottsboro’s longest lasting businesses. In this day and age, more and more people shop for sporting goods in the big chain retail stores or online.
One local business is helping to provide Bridgeport Middle School with financial support to help students receive a better education. Southern Heating and Cooling recently donated $2,500 to Bridgeport Middle.
Dogwood Hills Golf Course, in Flat Rock, offers some of the best golf in Jackson County
HTPG donates freezer equipment to help CASA store food longer
High Country Toyota, one of the area’s leading Toyota dealerships with a long history of community involvement, has recently donated $15,000 to the Scottsboro City School District.
From the Jackson County chapter to the Mobile chapter, 15 chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) from across the state of Alabama met for the state conference in Birmingham last month.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, which means children young and old will spend all day with their mom and they will do whatever mom wants to do because it is her day.
Highlands Medical Center has awarded its Sarah Meeder Scholarship to Kristin Harbin, a monitor technician in the hospital’s special care unit.
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For the first time in nearly 50 years the Jackson County Sentinel has a new owner.
Barry Shelton is living his lifelong dream. He always dreamt of owning his own restaurant, and seven years ago his dream finally became a reality. Since then, Holy Smokes BBQ has been the place to go for great barbeque with some serious flavor.
Cloud’s Pizza has been a staple in Higdon for nearly 30 years
Sanoh America Inc. has plans for expansion in Scottsboro. Roy Light of the Industrial Development Board came to the Scottsboro City Council meeting on Monday night to discuss the expansion and a bond issue.
IMPACT Learning Center and the Jackson County Economic Development Authority will partner to host a job fair on April 4, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Scottsboro Rec*Com.
Serving more than 20 years, Sue Moore will retire from FNB Bank. Moore, who is the bank’s vice president of marketing, served customers since 1998.
Turning Point Pregnancy Center opened its doors 10 years ago this month with a mission to help women during pregnancy. Each year they have around 33 clients who have ranged in age from 13 to 46. All services are free and everything is confidential.
The Jackson County Commission is voted to sign a resolution and project agreement regarding the safety project for County Road 77.
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