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14th Annual Rescue Squad Fishing Tourney is May 10

The 14th Annual Scottsboro-Jackson County Rescue Squad 10k Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The tournament will be held at Goose Pond Colony. The event comes with a guaranteed payout of $10,000. To register call 256-899-3445 or 256-259-0693 or email sjcrs@yahoo.com. Registration is $120 per boat,… READ_MORE

STAR ID enforcement deadline approaching

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.But, what does this really mean? Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a… READ_MORE

“Don’t drop it on Alabama” this weekend

The statewide “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup, an annual event coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), will be held during April. The “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup is offered to all 67 Alabama counties, municipalities and statewide volunteer groups. Over 140 cities, counties… READ_MORE

Workforce development partnership established

Published on Thursday, 26 December 2024 13:35

The Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy and Wenzel Metal Spinning have recently established a workforce development partnership to offer specialized welding training programs to help create a skilled workforce that is directly aligned with the specific needs of the industry.

Scottsboro city council approves job description

Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 10:19

During the recent Scottsboro City Council joint meeting and work session the public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance at RaceTrac was rescheduled to the January 13, 2025 City Council meeting.

Scottsboro BOE approves remodel

Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 10:17

Several personnel items were approved at the recent Scottsboro City Schools Board of Education meeting.

Jackson County EMA Director Hired

Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 10:17

The Jackson County Commission recently approved the hiring committee’s recommendation to hire Deputy Emergency Management Agency Director Josh Whitcomb as Jackson County Emergency Management Agency Director.