Alleo Health System, the parent organization of Hospice of Chattanooga, has entered into an agreement to add ABC Hospice of Rainsville to its growing family of not-for-profit service organizations across the Southeast.
Starting Monday, July 20, Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide will require customers to wear a face covering while shopping.
The Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce has announced that 58 local businesses have been awarded a Small Business Relief Fund grant.
Taylor Beck has been named the publisher of The Covington News, Owner Patrick Graham announced today.
Owning his own business came with some tough challenges for Heath Lokey. Lokey took over the Wright family’s All-State Insurance Agency in April. For starters, he took over a family business that spanned 56 years in Scottsboro. If that wasn’t enough, the literal flood gates opened.
Bobby Ledbetter and Twin City Used Car Sales donated over 300 meals to Highlands Medical Center workers on Friday.
Sarah Stahl, of the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, has been named a North Alabama Elite Tourism Professional for her contributions to the tourism industry.
Highlands Medical Center takes additional measures to ensure patient and staff safety
Scottsboro Electric Power Board (SEPB) has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.
While Highlands Medical Center (HMC) has continued to perform surgical and diagnostic procedures in urgent and emergent cases, all elective procedures were stopped on March 19, at the order of Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Per her announcement on April 28, hospitals across the state are now able to get back to work performing all procedures for patients.
New Wednesday edition replaces two papers during week
Jackson County unites to organize a locally funded small business relief fund
Some towns are known for a signature dish. Corinth, Mississippi is known for the slug burger. It was called the slug burger because it consisted mostly of meat substitutes that during the depression could bring the price down to a nickel (or a “slug” as it sometimes called). Auburn is renowned for lemonade from Toomer’s Corner. Nashville features hot chicken. Louisville, KY popularized the hot brown sandwich. Chattanooga has the Moon Pie. Decatur, courtesy of Bob Gibson, is known for its unfairly maligned white barbecue sauce.
The Scottsboro Downtown Redevelopment Authority (SDRA), has approved a grant to help restaurants in the downtown area with utilities or rent payments amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department cleaning local storefronts to combat COVID-19
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Another popular community event has fallen victim to the coronavirus (COVID-19). It is with great disappointment that the annual IMPACT Low Country Luau has been canceled. This event was scheduled for May 1.
Wright family sells All-State Agency after serving customers for 56 years
Glass and his family owned The North Jackson Progress for more than 42 years
The city of Scottsboro announced Monday morning that City Park will be closed to vehicle traffic. In a press release, the city said it was still encouraging people to use the walking trails within the park but asking that everyone comply with social distancing policies and no more than 10 people in a group or space at a time.
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continues to impact communities across the country, Alabama banks are making the health and well-being of their employees, customers and the communities they serve their top priority.
Locally owned restaurants across Jackson County are adapting to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to serve their customers and to help keep their businesses afloat. A majority of the restaurants are offering curbside pickup, and some are offering delivery.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday morning that all nonessential businesses statewide are to be closed starting Saturday at 5 p.m.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Unclaimed Baggage closed its retail store at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and First Southern State Bank want consumers to rest assured that their Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) insured deposits are safe in their local community bank, while offering tips for expanding coverage.
Drive-thru’s remain open
Local funeral services are being altered or changed altogether during the COVID-19 outbreak as gatherings of 10 or more people has been discouraged by state health officials.
City setting up communication to keep business informed about funding opportunities
The city of Scottsboro will be continuing basic services, and city hall will remain open at this time, according to Mayor Robin Shelton.
Highlands Medical Center is implementing visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately.
FNB Bank announced this week that it is releasing the Disaster Relief funds collected to help with recovery efforts for those affected by the dock fire that struck Jackson County Park Marina Jan. 27.
Morris Necklaus confirms he is closing Recycling for Scottsboro
Jack Lovelady, president and CEO of First Southern State Bank, has announced the promotions of veteran bankers Larrian Mason, Mark O’Leary and Sherry Jo Rogers.
Jack Lovelady, president and chief executive officer at First Southern State Bank, has announced that Barry Kennedy, CPA, has joined the bank and will serve as chief financial officer/senior vice president.
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.
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