The Well Family Worship Center hosted its fifth annual 12 Bushels Open golf tournament on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Goose Pond Planation Golf Course. The goal of the tournament is to raise money for The Well’s 12 Bushels Food Distribution ministry.
Local and regional businesses will have an opportunity to network with representatives from NASA and its prime contractor in Jackson County.
Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County continues to achieve good progress. The installation of the informational kiosks has begun. The first two pages on a kiosk frame have been installed.
Jackson County DHR is set to move into Brownwood Elementary School on Oct. 1, and the Scottsboro City Schools Board of Education is getting ready for the move.
The Three-Arts Club will host its annual photography contests at Art Sunday held Sept. 1 at King Caldwell Park. You must enter photos by Tuesday, Aug. 29.
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Brenda Hillis and Linda Saint are the founders of the service group ‘2 Sisters Rock’. The group was started in July 2017 after the two were inspired by another rock tribute garden.
Students in Jackson County went back to school last week, leaving many parents wondering why so early, especially during the heat of August.
On Aug. 31, Main Street Scottsboro will be hosting a Movie on the Square night. The movie is Facing the Giants and will begin at 7 p.m.
The Scottsboro City Council held a regular meeting Monday evening. The council approved all 12 items on the agenda.
Motorcyclists from across the southeast will come together Sept. 21, 2019, for a scenic ride across the north Alabama region to honor Native American Indians. Now in its 26th year, the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride travels from Bridgeport in the northeastern part of Alabama to…
Kimber’s Korner serves good food and good times
United States Senate candidate Bradley Byrne visited Jackson County on Tuesday to learn more about the area.
Scottsboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jay Reyes attended the Scottsboro City Council work session Monday evening to discuss additional school resource officers.
The Jackson County Commission revealed its new voting precinct map at its work session on Monday afternoon.
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Brianna Welch and her mother, Tanya Welch recently decided to start a crayon drive for the Children’s Hospital of Birmingham after discovering that the hospital used about 4,000 crayons per week equating to 208,000 crayons every year. Brianna explained that the pair felt that even though thi…
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Students in many Jackson County schools will see new faces in their classrooms as this school year begins.
The local chapter of Jackson County Habitat for Humanity is throwing a party to help raise money to benefit a new Habitat homeowner and her two sons.
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Mary Ann Sullivan, an RN in the maternity center, has been named the Highlands Medical Center Shining Star.
After a Thanksgiving meal hosted by churches and businesses in Flat Rock, Misty Gilbert was inspired to help families struggling to provide food.
Fall semester at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is fast approaching. Early registration is going on now by appointment. Contact your advisor today in person or online, or the Admissions Office for assistance.
Robocalls have become increasingly common recently but what exactly is a robocall?
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The Jackson County Commission is hosting a community meeting at the Bryant Jr. High School gym on Aug. 12.
Project will not be completed before school starts
The Scottsboro Police Department is hosting a benefit slow pitch softball game on Aug. 3 at Bynum Park
Scottsboro police got some methamphetamine off the street this past weekend with the help of some alert citizens.
Jackson County authorities are searching for a Section man, who led police on a chase Friday night before escaping.
The Scottsboro City Council held a short meeting on Monday evening. There were three items on the agenda, two were approved and one was tabled.
Jackson County Commission Chairman Tim Guffey said he was surprised when he heard Jackson County DHR was moving to Brownwood Elementary School.
Jaime Thomas attended the Scottsboro City Council meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss her concerns about 18 wheelers driving through residential neighborhoods in the city.
Two Skyline women were arrested Monday after allegedly leaving an eight-month-old child unattended inside a vehicle.
The City of Scottsboro is hosting a Back to School Bash 5K and fun run on Aug. 3, starting at 8 p.m. The Back to School Bash is benefitting the Jackson County Children’s Advocacy Center and Sadye’s Fund.
Local man is selling Bear Bryant’s last vehicle
The Jackson County Department of Human Resources (DHR) will be relocating to Brownwood Elementary School on Oct. 1, 2019.
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 W.E.T. (Water, Environment and Tourism) Foundation is launching a public awareness and conservation campaign called “My Lake Guntersville.” The foundation consists of elected officials, business leaders, anglers and homeowners from Marshall and Jackson counties, committed to maintaining a healthy, vital lake life.
Veterans Helping Veterans, a committee through VFW and American Legion, is doing its best to help veterans in need.
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
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The Jackson County Historical Association will meet on Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m., in the historic Stevenson Depot Hotel, located next to the Stevenson Depot Museum in downtown Stevenson.
Former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, will be in Scottsboro Saturday evening for a meet and greet.
The Scottsboro City Council discussed building repairs for Fire Station 3 at its work session Monday evening.
The Jackson County Commission continues to pass along information to the public about its ongoing financial struggle.
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A group of Scottsboro Junior High students won first place in the engineering category at the National Junior Beta Club Convention in Oklahoma City this June.
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Effective July 1, J.P. Parsons is the new president of the Scottsboro Rotary Club, taking over former president, Claire Porter Bell.
According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, Alabama Highway 71, between County Road 99 and County Road 697 north of Flat Rock, will be closed to through traffic from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 16 to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 22, weather permitting, for a pipe repair.
Susan Krell was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumna Award at the annual Alumni Weekend Luncheon.
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 Bridgeport Police Department recently made several drug-related arrests.
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