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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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Jackson County CEO Expo is back
- Published on Wednesday, 18 October 2023 11:39
The first annual CEO EXPO was held in 2011 at Earnest Pruett Center of Technology (EPCOT). Over 600 ninth graders from every school in Jackson County participated.
Author Neal Wooten to Present October JCHA Program
- Published on Wednesday, 18 October 2023 08:07
The October 2023 meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association will be at the Scottsboro Depot Museum on Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 pm.
Stand Your Ground hearing held in Nix murder case
- Published on Thursday, 12 October 2023 17:15
A Stand your Ground Hearing was held in the murder case of Aaron Morris Nix today in front of Judge John H. Graham. Nix was shot on April 7, 2023, at a local Mexican restaurant by the Defendant, Jerry “J.J.” Carl Hicks, Jr.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 09:57
Lake Etiquette
by Mike Gerry
As fishing becomes more and more popular, the lack of etiquette on the lake seems to get
worse. As the crowds increase so does the lack of understanding about each other’s space
and the amount of time it takes to get your boat set up, put in and out and on the water fishing. It
doesn’t take a lot of thought to be considerate of each other on the water as there are just a
few do’s and don’ts.
Love shouldn’t hurt -ever
- Published on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 09:54
Starting Over
by Teresia Smith
Annually, we pause to acknowledge October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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