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Commission to close south entrance to courthouse

  • By Brad Nevels
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The Jackson County Commission unanimously voted to close the South entrance to the Jackson County Courthouse at its meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Friday, June 7 will be the first day the door will be closed.

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Escaped inmate caught in Section

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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A Jackson County Jail inmate, who walked away from a work detail, was apprehended Friday, according to Sheriff Chuck Phillips.

Authorities searching for county inmate

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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Jackson County authorities are searching for an inmate, who escaped Sunday afternoon while working at Casa.

Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen, of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, said James Dustin Baker, 30 of Section, was serving as a trustee.

Authorities warn of new scam

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen said the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has received at least four reports in the last two days regarding a new scam.

Train derails in Woodville
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Train derails in Woodville

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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A train, traveling through Woodville, derailed Monday morning. Officials said at least 26 boxcars derailed. Deputy EMA Director Paul Smith said the cars were each full of coal and around 200,000 pounds.

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Body found in Hollywood

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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Jackson County authorities recovered a body early Thursday morning in Hollywood.

Sheriff’s office hosting women’s firearm class

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is conducting its fifth annual Women’s Firearms Class. The dates for the class will be May 18, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and possibly a class in September.

City’s splash pad vandalized

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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The Scottsboro Police Department is looking for an individual or individuals responsible for vandalizing the city’s splash pad over the weekend.

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Commission addresses concern about new boardroom

  • By Brad Nevels
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Jackson County’s finances have been a hot topic lately with Commission Chairman Tim Guffey saying the county will be “broke” by 2021 if they do not receive a one-cent sales tax or some other source of revenue.

Teenager and her child located

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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A Flat Rock teenager and her nine-month-old child, who were reported missing in late March, have been located.

Dollar General robber apprehended
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Dollar General robber apprehended

  • By DeWayne Patterson
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A man who allegedly robbed the Dollar General Store in Woodville and escaped on a bicycle, was arrested Wednesday morning.

Two officers graduate from police academy

Two officers graduate from police academy

  • By Brad Nevels
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Two local police officers graduated from the 176th Basic Session of the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday morning in Oxford, Ala. Brandon Phillips and Stephen Hancock attended the 13-week course to learn entry level knowledge and skills needed to begin their careers in law enforcement.