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Flat Rock School to close

The Jackson County Board of Education recently voted to close Flat Rock School. Similar to the Board’s decision seven years ago to close Paint Rock Valley School, the decision was based on enrollment numbers in part. The decision came a little over a week after Jackson County Board of Education… READ_MORE

Budget amendments approved by council

Police Chief Ron Latimer was recognized at last week’s Scottsboro City County meeting. Latimer’s last day of service with the City of Scottsboro was April 1. Mayor Jim McCamy recommended Major Greg Godfrey be appointed to the position. Council President Richard “Pudge” Bailey stated that the council could table the… READ_MORE

SPD gets two new patrol vehicles

The Scottsboro Police Department is riding in style, thanks to a community funding grant through U.S. Rep. Dale Strong. “I am proud to have secured $120,000 in funding for the Scottsboro Police Department to purchase and outfit new patrol vehicles,” said Strong (R-Monrovia). “This investment ensures our officers have the… READ_MORE

The Clarion Digital 11/27/24

Published on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 08:14

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Monday, 25 November 2024 12:14

The Come Back Jerk Bait
by Mike Gerry

As we are progressing from fall into winter no bait has shown its ability to catch a fish this fall like a jerk bait. We are moving into the coldest water of the fall and the starting of winter it reminds of the success I have had fishing jerk baits over the many years they have existed. I can easily state that jerk baits have been a consistent performer of my fishing over many years especially in the cooling water temperatures. To me there are some important tips that make a jerk bait work for you.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Published on Monday, 25 November 2024 12:11

Holidays As an Adult Survivor of Childhood Abuse
by Teresia Smith

The Christmas season seems to be starting earlier this year.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Monday, 25 November 2024 12:09

The Gospel is All of Christ
by Sarah Wootten Corinith Missionary Baptist Church

6I hope you’ve realized over the past few weeks that the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world are polar opposites. The world would expect God to save men of renown, yet God more often saves the lowly (1 Corinthians 1:26-28).