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Ultimate Angler Championship coming to Scottsboro

Last week a huge announcement was made at Goose Pond Colony. Director of Communications for Unified Pros Susan Carothers, Unified Pros President Danny Groves, Mayor Jim McCamy, Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth and Alabama Department of Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship, along with other officials of Jackson… READ_MORE

Angel adoption opens Nov. 6th

There are approximately 90 foster children in Jackson County that are in the custody of the Jackson County Department of Human Resources (DHR). These children range from infants to 18 years old, and they live throughout Jackson County with local foster families. Each of these children has made a personal… READ_MORE

Scottsboro approves new Animal Control Ordinance

Scottsboro City Council members recently approved a new Animal Control Ordinance. The Ordinance comes after complaints were heard regarding dogs being tied up during extreme heat with no water or adequate shelter. One resident reported that she contacted Animal Control but was told nothing could be done. The new ordinance… READ_MORE

2020 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

Published on Thursday, 16 July 2020 12:21

Alabama’s 15th annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17 and end at 12 midnight on Sunday, July 19. Both Scottsboro and Jackson County will participate in the tax-free weekend, allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books and clothing free of sales tax. Local sales tax may apply. Retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally declared tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.

Tolliver seeks election for Scottsboro City Council Place 2

Published on Wednesday, 08 July 2020 12:46

Nita Tolliver was born and raised in Scottsboro. Her family has lived in Scottsboro her entire life where they value their faith, family, selves and community.

Woosley seeks election for Scottsboro School Board Place 4

Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 14:08

Known to the locals as Patrick from the Meat Market, 38 year old Patrick Woosley was born and raised in Scottsboro to Ms. Rita Woosley and the late Mr. Bobby Woosley.

McCamy seeks election for Scottsboro City Mayor

Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 14:39

Born and raised in Scottsboro, Jim McCamy’s roots run deep. He raised all three of his children in Scottsboro, where they graduated from the public-school system.