Dr. Katherine “Katie” Woods, a native of Pisgah and graduate of Pisgah High School, has joined DeKalb Primary Care in Rainsville. She joins another Pisgah native, longtime family medicine physician Ricky Deerman, M.D.
Deborah Ragsdale, of Polymer Industries in Henagar, has been named the president of the International Association of Plastic Distributor (IAPD) for 2021-2022.
On Saturday evening, dozens of people were gathered for the grand opening of Section’s Builder’s Market. The new business works offers customers flooring and cabinets.
Hodges talks about COVID, masks and vaccinations
Dollar Tree, Inc. has announced its new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree “Combo” store opening in Scottsboro. The store is scheduled to open on Thursday, Aug. 26 and will be located at 21501 Highway 79.
Recently, CFD Research opened their newest location in Hollywood, the Joel B. Everett Engineering Test Center. The building was named after one of CFD’s former workers. Everett, who passed in 2018, worked at CFD for 10 years and was considered a key member to the Scottsboro research team.
Small businesses will be able to apply Aug. 9-23
The rumor mill has been spinning around Scottsboro. The most recent one involving a Chick Fil A coming to Scottsboro. If you were to google “Chick Fil A,” on their website you’ll see a Scottsboro location with a “coming soon” beside it.
On Thursday morning, the city of Scottsboro held an event on the Northwest corner of Highway 72 and Highway 35 where a new shopping center featuring Publix will open in 2022.
HealthPointe Primary Care has been in business a year now
Newspaper’s Jackson Magazine named ‘Magazine of the Year’
It is with mixed emotions that Polymer Industries of Henagar announces the retirement of Sheila Keller, senior inside sales representative.
In honor of her over 50 years of service to the banking industry, the Alabama Bankers Association (ABA) welcomed Carolyn Hall, Chairman of the Board of First Southern State Bank, to their Half-Century Club.
Huntsville Hospital Health System and the Jackson County Health Care Authority have taken the first step towards developing an integration agreement that strengthens the relationship that has existed between the facilities for over a year.
First Southern State Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are providing tips for preventing the disturbing trend of elder financial abuse.
First Southern State Bank has announced the 2021 Young Leader Scholarship winners for North Jackson, North Sand Mountain and Scottsboro High Schools.
The Economic Development Agency (EDA) for both Jackson County and DeKalb county have combined to have a joint job fair on June 16 at Northeast Community College (NACC).
The Jackson County Sentinel captured 21 total awards in the Alabama Press Association’s Media Awards contests announced recently. The Sentinel won in the editorial division and magazine division for Jackson.
Highlands Medical Center has recognized Brittney Zacarias, RN, as its Angel of the Year award winner.
Heartlite Hospice and Highlands Medical Center give out free lunches to “spudtacular” staff
Local businesses struggling to find employees
BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) (“BancorpSouth”) announced it has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to complete its proposed mergers with National United Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of National United, (collectively referred to as "National United"), and with FNS Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FNSB), the parent company of FNB Bank, (collectively referred to as "FNS").
Karrin Ridley was at her old job, working with insurance billing at a doctor’s office in South Pittsburg, Tennessee when she received a message from her husband. He sent her a job posting from Google. They needed employees for the new data center they would be opening in Bridgeport. It was the perfect opportunity.
Jack Lovelady, president and chief executive officer at First Southern State Bank, has announced that Robert F. Cotner III and Renee Owens have joined the bank.
Jack Lovelady, president and chief executive officer at First Southern State Bank, has announced the promotion of veteran banker Linda Loyd to assistant vice president.
In the Page Auditorium on Wednesday, March 3, Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy announced that a Publix will be coming to Scottsboro.
From Friday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 28, Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
Dec. 1, 2020 was just a normal Tuesday for most residents of Scottsboro. On that Tuesday, the Valluzzo Companies officially bought the McDonalds in Scottsboro after the Dutton family had owned it for many years. The purchase brought the grand total of restaurants they own to 78, all located in Alabama, Mississippi and Lousiana.
Section Pharmacy is celebrating 30 years in business this week, culminating Saturday, Jan. 9 with a celebration.
The annual Jackson County United Givers Fund (UGF) campaign is underway with a goal of raising $120,000. To date, the campaign is at $3,500, according to Ellie Smith, the UGF executive secretary.
Highlands Medical Center recognizes one nurse each year with its Angel of the Year award. The award recipient this year is Judy McBride, RN.
Theaters across the country are reopening after being closed for months. Many, like Hollywood 10 Cinemas in Scottsboro closed early in March and haven’t been able to open their doors since. Now the locally owned theater has reopened for business.
Andrew Hodges, MD, FACP, an internist practicing in Scottsboro has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internists. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care.
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
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