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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

Charolette Crawley

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 11:54

Charolette Juanita Crawley, 90 of Indianapolis and formerly of Scottsboro, born on Friday, September 23, 1932 to the late John and Nora Wininger, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Ruby Brewer

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 11:53

Ms. Ruby Fay Brewer, 81 of Estillfork, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Bill Barrontine

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 11:53

Mr. Bill Barrontine, 87 of Rainsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Potts dies in custody

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 07:15

The Florida Department of Corrections has confirmed that Frank Thaniel Potts, convicted murderer and registered sex offender, died in Suwannee Correctional Institution in Florida on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.