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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

Court Appointed Special Advocates

Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 16:38

A community can come together to make a positive impact for children, and nothing can be any greater than advocating for abused, neglected and abandoned children in court in Jackson County.

Jackson County Foster and Adoptive Parents

Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 16:36

by Martha Smith There are 125 in-case children in Jackson County, and less than half of those are placed in foster care. If you estimate an average of three children to make up a family of siblings, a unit, there are approximately 42 “units” in need of a home and a family to take them in.

A heart for RJ fundraiser set for Valentine’s Day

Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 16:35

On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, there will be a silent auction held on the first floor hallway of the Jackson County Courthouse to raise funds for little RJ Holcomb.

Spay Neuter Jackson County

Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 14:08

February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness month, and Spay/Neuter Jackson County Alabama (SNJCA) is trying to spread the word in hopes that citizens have their pets spayed and neutered before spring and summer months, when there is a large population of unwanted kittens and puppies.

Commission hears from My Lake Guntersville

Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 13:43

by Martha Smith The Jackson County Commission heard from Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rick Roden at the last commission meeting held on January 13, 2020.

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