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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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SPD announces Citizen Police Academy
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 13:09
Scottsboro Police Department’s Chief Ron Latimer is proud to announce the 23rd Annual Citizen Police Academy Program, giving area citizens and businesses a unique opportunity to gain some first-hand information about the Scottsboro Police Department and the legal system.
State of the State address given
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 13:02
The State of the State address was recently hosted at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC).
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:48
Late Winter/Early Spring on Guntersville
by Mike Gerry
Guntersville can be completely different from the north end to the south in late winter.
When I hit the water in early spring, I generally start the day out cutting the lake up into different
depths.
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:46
Building Positive
Self-Esteem
by Teresia Smith
Many people, especially teens, live their whole life fearful of others’ view of them. Will they like you? Will they laugh at you? Will they make fun of you? Will you fit in? Will their opinion of you change depending on what they know about you?
Thoughts from The Bible
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:44
How Do You Define Love?
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
Before continuing, let me invite you to read 1 John 2:7-11. It teaches how saving faith and genuine love are inseparable.
For the Christian, love is the defining characteristic that distinguishes them as followers of the Lord Jesus. We are saved by His love, and we are called to love with that same kind of love. But what kind of love is that?
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