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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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Council approves tourism grants, budget amendments
- Published on Thursday, 07 September 2023 12:55
The Scottsboro City Council recently heard a request for a Tourism Grant from the Art Society of Jackson County.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:28
Presentation is Everything in the Fall
by Mike Gerry
When you hit the water in the fall of the year one of the frustrating issues that we all deal with is the lack of big bites. The bass are extremely aggressive, but it seems like all you can do is hook up on little fish. There are of course many reasons why the small fish are always more aggressive and become easy catches for most of us during the fall time frame.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Published on Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:25
Addictions and Sexual Assault
by Tersia Smith
Sexual assault affects so many people; however, a majority of sexual assaults are not ever reported to the police. While most perpetrators will not suffer consequences of their actions, survivors can feel their life is held captive by the effects of this trauma, unsure how to break free and return to a normal life. Sexual assault can take a toll on one’s mental health. Depression, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among survivors. Victims of sexual abuse are three times more likely than the average person to suffer from depression, and six times more likely to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder.
Thoughts from The Bible
- Published on Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:23
God’s Image Restored in Christ
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,’” (Genesis 1:26, ESV).
Lovell Sparks Thomas
- Published on Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:17
Lovell Sparks Thomas, age 89 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
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