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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
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony to be held
- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2024 10:32
All Vietnam Veterans and the public are invited to gather at Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Friday, March 29, 2024 at 6 p.m. for a sunset commemoration in honor of those who served in the Vietnam War and their families. The event will be held at 1616 Heroes Drive in Scottsboro.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2024 12:43
Whacky Rig Delight
by Mike Gerry
As we approach the spawn there is one bait that has survived the test of time as the bass move into their lethargic time of the spawn, that being a Whacky rig worm.
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2024 12:41
Having a Bad Day?
by Teresia Smith
Bad days. We all have them. You may lock your keys in your car, step in a puddle, your hair just won’t cooperate, the kids are fighting on the way to school, you realize you forget something at home as you pull into work, you realize you have on two different shoes as you walk into an important meeting …. the list of possibilities is endless. For someone trying to overcome a traumatic experience, the simple bad day is magnified and we just want to crawl back into bed, pull the covers up and forget life for a while. But realistically, we all have to press on. But what can we do to find some peace and be able to cope with the days where problems seem to multiply and stuff seems not to make sense anymore? Here are a few ideas:
Thoughts from The Bible
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2024 12:39
1 John 2:18-24
by Cody Anderson Corinth Missionary Church
Pray and ask for a fresh, unbiased mind as you read 1 John 2:18-24. Don’t bring any of your preconceived notions about words in the text. Let the words say what they say. Humble yourself to heed the words.
Vernon David McCloud
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2024 12:32
Vernon David McCloud, age 86 of Scottsboro, passed away on February 24, 2024. A private funeral service was held immediately.
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