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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

Mark Allen Bridger

Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2023 09:29

Mark Allen Bridger, age 66 of Pisgah, passed away on October 23, 2023.

Nadine Harper Baker

Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2023 09:28

Nadine Harper Baker, age 86 of Scottsboro, passed away on October 18, 2023.

Christopher Allen Adams

Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2023 09:27

Christopher Allen Adams, age 50 of Pisgah, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Eelgrass taking over waterways

Published on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:18

In response to last week’s Mayor’s Corner article which stated, “McCamy also said that he and his office continue to press TVA regarding solutions for the Tennessee River grass. McCamy stated that the issues have an impact on access to the river and on tourism,” The Clarion was contacted by the Tennessese Valley Authority’s Senior Communications Consultant, South Region, Clarissa McClain.

McClain provided us with the following article regarding the eelgrass that is currently taking over Scottsboro and Jackson County waterways: