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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

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 09:24

God is Patient
by Sarah Wootten

When we describe someone as “patient,” we generally mean that someone is good at waiting.

Don Clifton Willmon

Published on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 09:21

Don Clifton Willmon, 73 of Crow Mountain, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Ronny Richey

Published on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 09:20

Ronney Richey, 68 of Scottsboro, passed away on June 29, 2023. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 3, 2023 from the Valley Funeral Home Chapel.