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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

Remembering Vesta Lou Skelton

Published on Thursday, 09 November 2023 10:51

Last week Jackson County lost its oldest, and one of the last living, World War II Veterans, Vesta Lou Skelton. Skelton would have celebrated her 104th birthday on December 19.

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2023 09:40

Square Bill
By Mike Gerry

Nothing Compares to a Square Bill in fall.

Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2023 09:38

We Believe You

by Teresia Smith

Generally, our society has normalized some forms of sexual assault. From catcalling while walking down the street, the relentless pursuit of a would-be suitor at work, to groping as you pass in a hallway, or having to endure unwelcome advances from a superior at work, we ask women to take it as a compliment.