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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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Irene Machen Gist
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:28
Irene Machen Gist, age 91 of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
David Wayne “Rabbit” Fuell
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:28
David Wayne “Rabbit” Fuell, age 63 of Grant, passed away on January 25, 2024.
Roger Dale Crabtree
- Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:27
Roger Dale Crabtree, age 47 of Swearengin, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 08:57
Rattle Bait
Presentations
by Mike Gerry
Many fishermen refer to a rattle bait as an idiot bait, meaning all that is needed is to cast and reel and you will catch fish. If all you are doing is casting and reeling, you’re not fishing.
Sure, when conditions are right for this rattle bait, and most baits will catch fish without any thought into what you are doing. But, if you want the bait to be consistent it is much more than throw and reel. You may hear people say it’s easy bait to fish, and anyone can catch fish with it. Well, I beg to differ, it’s better said as an easy bait to cast but if your fishing, thought and technique must be applied as it should to any bait.
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Published on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 08:55
Red Flags and Potential for Abuse
by Christina Hays
Red flags can be a very good indicator that a relationship has the potential to become abusive and even violent. Unfortunately, red flags are not always as obvious as we would like them to be.
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