Jackson County is broke. That’s old news at this point. Our roads are in terrible shape, the Sheriff does not have enough deputies and county employees are leaving for better jobs left and right.
When Kenny Hill took the varsity boys basketball head-coaching position at Scottsboro back in the summer of 2013, the 1996 SHS alum’s goal was to return the program to its traditional winning ways.
Tragedy struck our area this week and put us in the national spotlight. Eight people lost their lives in a fire at Jackson County Park.
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Tragedy was diverted Monday afternoon at Walmart when an eight-month-old child was locked up inside a vehicle. Police say at the time they rescued the child, the temperature was 89 degrees.
A local group of junior high school girls recently showed the country what they are all about.
Jackson County is facing more than a $600,000 budget deficit.
The Jackson County Board of Education gets one more chance to appoint a new member before the state basically takes over.
High school sports are in full swing this time of year. And, locally, it’s a good time.
The holiday season is in full swing. It is a time of sweetness, a time of awaiting Santa Claus, volunteering to help those in need and giving.
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Each year the public gets excited and worked up about candidates, their qualifications and vision. From the local level all the way up to the federal government, the state of affairs are a hot topic. The most intriguing aspect, however, might be the electorate’s understanding of the details, or lack thereof.
It’s National Newspaper Week this week. The motto this year is “Journalism Matters: Now More Than Ever.”
Sometimes, a high school coach not only leaves a lasting impression on players but a community as well.
With the world as it is now, the things you might have once said can come back to haunt you.
For two weeks now, the Scottsboro City Council has failed to appoint a new member.
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The Alabama Open Meetings Act requires all governmental meetings to be open to the public. So, we were surprised to receive a document outlining meeting guidelines for the Town of Paint Rock — a small community of 200 along Highway 72 in southwest Jackson County.
On Tuesday, during the primary elections in Jackson County, there were 9,955 ballots cast out of over 37,000 registered voters.
Of the 37,185 individuals registered to vote in Jackson County, we are sure that more than 8,000 of them care deeply about local tax rates, potholes and road repair, school safety and resource officers, and a multitude of other issues.
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In recent weeks, tariffs on imported aluminum and steel, and on products from China have made headlines. The difficulties brought upon newspaper printers and publishers resulting from a trade war over the paper those headlines are printed on have not been as highly publicized.
Have you ever paid attention driving down Highway 35, from Section to Scottsboro?
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The Sentinel has called on Scottsboro City Schools to disclose the information and identify the employee that resigned and prompted Friday's emergency meeting. We fully expect Scottsboro City Schools to act in good faith and provide the information that is public record upon our submission of the request through the proper channels.
It’s a great week for the sun to be shining in Alabama. This week, the Jackson County Sentinel and newspapers across the nation are celebrating Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know.
The dreams of basketball glory officially began Monday night as high school girls teams battled in the sub-regional round.
Recently, Scottsboro Police investigators arrested a New Jersey woman, who allegedly scammed a local person out of $10,000.
In Jackson County, across the state and even across the country, the influenza (flu) outbreak has been rampant and deadly. Many are calling it a record year for the viral infection.
The city of Scottsboro’s chances of landing Internet retail giant Amazon, Inc.’s second North American headquarters was akin to playing the lottery.
Local legislators are proposing legislation that will increase criminal penalties on owners of dangerous animals.
Scottsboro Police Chief Ralph Dawe wants each one of his police officers to have a vehicle.
In late December, we published an editorial regarding an overly narrow and dangerous proposal working through the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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On Sunday, Dec. 3, Bikers for Trump hosted a rally in downtown Scottsboro in support of Roy Moore. Two people in attendance that oppose Moore winning the seat exercised their First Amendment right to peacefully voice their opinion. State Rep. Ed Henry, R-Marshall, took to Twitter to criticize the protesters and fan the flames of "fake news." The Sentinel's editorial board takes issue with Henry's statements, and responds.
For one week, let’s not think about those things we cannot control.
Additional academic studies will hopefully shed more light on the complex factors driving the crisis. But solutions, even provisional ones, are needed now. I think that at the least, more treatment centers are needed in Alabama for those struggling with opioid addictions. A central challenge…
In March of this year, the Alabama Community College System took a giant leap forward when it brought on a giant in state government and one of Alabama’s preeminent leaders, Jimmy Baker, to be Chancellor.
On a Tuesday night when Democrats had reason to smile for the first time in a long time, winning elections in Virginia and New Jersey, an estimated crowd of 400 people showed up in Fyffe, in DeKalb County, to see Doug Jones.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the U.S. Senate seat long held by Jeff Sessions will be up for grabs as Republican Roy Moore battles Democrat Doug Jones.
It’s the day of ghosts and goblins, and tricks or treats. It’s Halloween, a favorite holiday for many, especially the young ones.
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Tonight, on Homecoming, the Scottsboro Wildcats can make a little history and a lifetime memory. Against Boaz, the Wildcats will be going after their 500th total win.
A candlelight vigil was held Monday evening, at the Jackson County Courthouse, remembering and honoring victims of domestic violence.
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It never gets old talking about our area’s gem, known better at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC)
This morning, on Highway 72 in Scottsboro, you are likely to see a lot of motorcycles rolling.
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This week, newspapers across the nation are recognizing National Newspaper Week. The theme “Real Newspapers…Real News” points to the importance of accurate reporting, watchdog journalism, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and an open public forum that can be easily accessed by readers. Your community newspaper, The Daily Sentinel, has a long and proud heritage which stretches back over 130 years.
On Monday morning we awoke to reports that the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history had unfolded overnight nearly 2,000 miles away in Las Vegas.
While carrying her fifth child, Breanna Ballin, had been feeling sick for a week when family members got her to go to the hospital.
Matthew Hodges has been in the public eye since he was 18. That’s going on over 15 years now.
The history of Scottsboro can be felt walking through Cedar Hill Cemetery, a special place where loved ones are laid to rest.
It’s easy to overlook the positive when focused on the negative.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in the Texas Gulf Coast and Hurricane Irma, which we felt a little affect from, naturally gas prices rise.
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