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Scottsboro earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Scottsboro a 2024 Tree City USA, celebrating the city’s 40th year of dedication to urban forestry. This long-standing commitment highlights Scottsboro’s efforts to create a greener, healthier community. By prioritizing tree care and sustainability, the city joins a nationwide network of communities working to… READ_MORE

Commissioner's Corner

Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Jackson County Commission Chairman Bill Nance for a recap of 2024 and a look ahead for 2025. Nance began, “We finished 2024 with completing paving of 30.4 miles of county roads. 14.4 miles of those roads were what we call local… READ_MORE

Residents speak against rezoning property

The recent Scottsboro City Council meeting began with a public hearing for the rezoning of property located near Chick-fil-A for the construction of a RaceTrac. Several residents appeared and spoke against the rezoning. The main concern voiced by residents was the traffic issues that are ongoing in the area. Most… READ_MORE

Jonathan Patrick Bryant

Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 08:33

Jonathan Patrick Bryant, age 54 of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Karli “T”Erra Bordner

Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 08:33

Karli “T”Erra Bordner, age 29 of Scottsboro, passed away on March 13, 2024.

Dorotha “Dot” Louise Cloud Bean

Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 08:32

Dorotha “Dot” Louise Cloud Bean, age 88 of Scottsboro, passed away on March 10, 2024.

Gratitude from the Scottsboro Tree Commission

Published on Thursday, 21 March 2024 09:28

Alabama Arbor Day 2024 was commemorated on February 24th with a tree seedling distribution and honorary tree planting co-sponsored by the Scottsboro Tree Commission, The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Alabama Urban Forestry Association.