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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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Gaynell Hosch Berry
- Published on Wednesday, 09 August 2023 07:52
Mrs. Gaynell Hosch Berry, age 83 of Fyffe, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.
County recognizes employees
- Published on Thursday, 03 August 2023 14:58
At the recent Jackson County Commission meeting, Chairman Bill Nance began by recognizing County employees with service awards. The first was Darryl Kennedy, who has served Jackson County for 20 years. Kennedy began working for the County as a driver/collector at Solid Waste. Nance also recognized Blake Johnson. Johnson has served Jackson County for 10 years as a jailer. Johnson currently serves as a Sergeant at the Jackson County Jail.
Council announces board vacancies
- Published on Thursday, 03 August 2023 14:55
During the July 24th Scottsboro City Council meeting, members of the council approved a tourism grant in the amount of $4,500 for the Scottsboro High School’s “Where the Mountains meet the Lakes” band competition. According to Scottsboro High School Band Boosters this year’s event is expected to be larger than last year’s event.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 09:32
Big Worms for Summer
by Mike Gerry
Over my many years of guiding, I have found that most fishermen believe that using a big worm in the heat of the summer is not the smartest of decisions.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Published on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 09:30
Moving Forward
by Teresia Smith
In 2023, we still live in a country where according to RAINN, one in nine girls and one in twenty boys will be sexually assaulted before they turn eighteen.
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