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Flat Rock School to close
The Jackson County Board of Education recently voted to close Flat Rock School. Similar to the Board’s decision seven years ago to close Paint Rock Valley School, the decision was based on enrollment numbers in part. The decision came a little over a week after Jackson County Board of Education… READ_MORE -
Budget amendments approved by council
Police Chief Ron Latimer was recognized at last week’s Scottsboro City County meeting. Latimer’s last day of service with the City of Scottsboro was April 1. Mayor Jim McCamy recommended Major Greg Godfrey be appointed to the position. Council President Richard “Pudge” Bailey stated that the council could table the… READ_MORE -
SPD gets two new patrol vehicles
The Scottsboro Police Department is riding in style, thanks to a community funding grant through U.S. Rep. Dale Strong. “I am proud to have secured $120,000 in funding for the Scottsboro Police Department to purchase and outfit new patrol vehicles,” said Strong (R-Monrovia). “This investment ensures our officers have the… READ_MORE
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Love shouldn’t hurt
- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:28
Back to Basics: What is Domestic Violence?
by Rebecca Hieronymi
Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I being abused?” or maybe a close family member or friend has raised concerns about how your partner is treating you. Many people find it difficult to recognize abuse when it doesn’t manifest as physical violence. It is hard to accept that the person you love and trust most in the world would manipulate you, control, and harm you over and over again. Recognizing abusive tactics and accepting it’s happening are necessary to ending the abuse however. Generally, there are 5 main types of abuse and they often overlap and meld together.
Thoughts from The Bible
- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:25
The Wonder of Marriage
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
I had the honor of marrying a young couple this past weekend. I have known the young man since he was a small child. The young lady I have only known for a couple of years. The two of them could not be more different. Their personalities are different. Their perspectives on particular issues are different. The way each of them was raised is different. Their church backgrounds are different. Even the countries from which they came from are different. In fact, the couple only shares two things in common that I know of – their love for each other and more recently their faith in our Lord.
Kenneth Turner
- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:23
Kenneth Turner, age 77 of Section, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Michael Treece
- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:22
Michael Treece, age 63 of Section, passed away recently.
George Moss
- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:21
George Moss, age 88 of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
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