Ninety-two years ago, nine boys aged between 12 and 19, were pulled off a train, where they were riding to look for work. When they were pulled off the train, they were accused of raping two white women also on board the train. 13 days after their arrest, all but Roy Wright, age 13, were con…
This is the second of two installments of Jackson Tales recounting some of the more dramatic, sensational, or bizarre incidents to occur in our county in the last 150 years.
Served Jackson County as a state representative for 20 years
On Monday afternoon, Scottsboro City Schools officially signed a partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM).
Google is offering apprenticeships for graduating seniors. This is a unique opportunity for upcoming graduates, and Jackson County is excited to partner with Google in offering this program.
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the intersection of U.S. 72 and County Park Road in Scottsboro will be partially closed for about 12 weeks while modifications are made to the intersection. All left turns on all approaches will be restricted, and through movements on County Park Road will be restricted.
A two-vehicle accident Tuesday, Jan. 24 has claimed the life of a Higdon woman.
On Monday, Spay Neuter Jackson County Alabama (SNJCA) announced that they would be partnering with Scottsboro Animal Shelter and North Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic in Huntsville to start trapping, neutering and releasing (TNR) some feral cats that reside in Jackson County Park.
A Pisgah man is in jail after allegedly robbing and assaulting his 65-year-old neighbor Tuesday.
An $8,000 donation to the Jackson County School System from IMPACT Learning Center will help fund the Workkeys test for ninth graders. Currently, the state only pays for the test to be given to high school seniors.
On Jan. 7, tragedy struck the Woodville community when Nancy Helms died from a car accident at the age of 75.
During Monday’s Scottsboro City Council meeting, the city council unanimously approved two tourism grants for some upcoming fishing tournaments. The city council awarded $6,500 for the ASABFA High School Classic Qualifier Fishing Tournament and $5,500 for the Alabama Bass Nation High School …
Former North Alabama Electric Cooperative (NAEC) General Manager Bruce Purdy has been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a bribery charge after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors late last year.
Authorities are searching for Jacob Tyler Thompson, accused of killing his father Monday evening in Stevenson.
Radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering one free radon test kit per Alabama household as part of an initiative to cut down on dangerous radon exposure
KAREN CHAMBERS—Karen Chambers, who gave her heart and soul to the town of Woodville and helped make its public library one of the best anywhere, died Sunday, Jan. 9. She was 75.
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With the threat of extreme weather conditions this weekend, the Life Resource Services of Jackson County has set up an emergency shelter/warming center.
As Christmas nears, motorists continue to get the gift of lower gasoline prices.
The Capt. John Snodgrass Bridge, on Alabama Highway 117 near Stevenson, will fully reopen for winter, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded a total of $1,6 million to eight agencies in north Alabama that help children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
The Alabama Department of Transportation is expecting higher than average traffic volumes on Alabama’s roadways this holiday season. For the safety of the traveling public, as well as construction and maintenance workers, there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate highways from F…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
A Scottsboro man is in jail after being caught breaking in Jackson County Department of Human Resources (DHR) facility last week.
Redemption Town Partners is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $7,300 from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA), the state arts agency.
One of the most popular programs offered by Alabama State Parks is back for its 37th year.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) encourages the public to get vaccinated or boosted against the COVID-19 virus, get flu shots, take prevention measures, and seek healthcare guidance when sick during the holiday season.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Sherman Nathaniel McBryar, a convicted child abuser, was denied parole.
Mary K Carlton has spent a lifetime of helping people, especially children.
Kevin Dukes, who was elected to two terms as county schools superintendent and spent his life in education, died early this year after a yearlong illness. He was 50.
Due to expected rain Saturday, the Scottsboro Christmas Parade has been moved to Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Lineup will be at 5 p.m.
Gas prices have dropped under $3 per gallon in several area places in the past few days.
During Monday’s Scottsboro City Council meeting, Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Roden spoke to the council about two opportunities he received to host a pair of fishing tournaments in Scottsboro.
On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus gave an update on the State of the State at Northeast Alabama Community College, with Senator Steve Livingston, Representatives Mike Kirkland and Ginny Shaver. Livingston led a presentation, breaking down election results, general funds, the state’s ongoing broadband expansion and some upcoming legislation to be discussed in the 2023 Legislative Session.
Car bombing rocks a city as case makes national news
Scotty Baugh, a former teacher in Jackson County, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for sodomy and child sex abuse after being found guilty a month ago.
During Thursday’s Scottsboro City Board of Education meeting, the board had Nathan Lombard from Redstone Federal Credit Union speak to the board about an opportunity for Redstone to open a student-run branch in the school.
On Thursday morning, many gathered by the future site of Whataburger. Scottsboro City Council President Richard Bailey shared the story of how the site was found, saying that he took MWB Restaurants President and CEO John Reno around town in his truck one day before finding the site.
The Scottsboro Rotary Club heard from Debbie Barclay about the progress already made in Jackson County with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Over a thousand area children have already been registered to received books through this program.
Crowd gathers as Scottsboro Boys Museum starts anew
Restaurant to open in 2023 and bring more than 100 jobs to the community
The Scottsboro Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with new library Director Jared Dovers.
On Friday morning, underneath a cloudy sky, seemingly fighting hard to keep the rain away after raining throughout much of the morning, people were gathered at Veterans Memorial Park.
Hay feeding has begun for most goat and sheep producers. When compared to cattle, the methods of feeding hay are a little different. Here are some tips that will be beneficial for reducing waste and improving goat and sheep health during this hay feeding season.
A traffic stop Nov. 3 led to two people being arrested on drug charges.
In 2006, Robin Shelton had retired from his job in healthcare. In 2007, he and his wife, Vicki Shelton, decided to purchase a local flower shop and rebrand, officially starting Wood Cove Flowers & Gifts. His wife, Vicki, would also retire from her job as a teacher in 2008.
During the Monday’s Scottsboro City Council meeting, council inducted Donna Frederick, Richard Bailey and Mike Ashburn back into the council, having them take their oath of office before the official meeting.
Local veterans will be honored Friday, Nov. 11 as once again VFW Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 will host a program on Veterans Day.
When thinking of Veteran’s Day, most of the thoughts typically go out to the soldiers in the field, who saw and participated in the combat naturally associated with war. However, many are quick to forget the doctors and nurses, tasked with the prospect of constant stress induced by loads of wounded soldiers, allies and enemies alike, trying to save their lives, from the simplest of wounds to the most grotesque.
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