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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

Sandy Gudger Alldredge

Published on Thursday, 30 November 2023 10:21

Sandy Gudger Alldredge, age 75 of Scottsboro, formerly of Winchester, Tenn. and Fyffe, Ala., passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.

City Council questioned about SRO removal

Published on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 12:19

Dr. Gary Speers, Scottsboro Board of Education member, recently appeared at the Scottsboro City Council meeting to speak to council members regarding the School Resource Officer program.

2024 Election qualifying ends

Published on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 12:16

Qualification for the 2024 election cycle ended last week. Local offices on the upcoming ballot include United States Representative District 5; Jackson County Circuit Court Judge; Jackson County Circuit Clerk; Jackson County Probate Judge; Jackson County Commission District 3; Jackson County Commission District 4; Jackson County Board of Education District 1 and Jackson County Board of Education Superintendent.