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City of Scottsboro receives help with drainage problem
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $600,000 grant to help the City of Scottsboro alleviate a flooding problem while addressing a potential safety hazard. The Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need award will be used to reroute a damaged and partially collapsed drainage line that has caused flooding and water… READ_MORE -
City Council receives funding requests
During the recent Scottsboro City Council work session, Mary K. Carlton spoke regarding the upcoming Dragon Boat Races. Carlton explained the success of the First Annual Dragon Boat Races. She stated that recently, Judge John Graham told her that his daughter had attended the races. Graham reported to Carlton that… READ_MORE -
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
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The Giving List 2020
- Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 11:24
In the spirit of the season, we have provided The Giving List for our readers to reference local and area organizations, charities and opportunities in the hopes that it will make someone’s holiday season, including yours, a little brighter this year. The organizations and charities listed are current for this year, and each one comes with a brief explanation to help make your choices easier. Happy Holidays.
A letter from: Aging at Home Support for Jackson County Seniors
- Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 11:20
We are excited to announce that Aging at Home Support (formerly CASA of Jackson County) reopened in April of this year.
Jackson County CAC suffers grant budget cuts
- Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 11:10
The Jackson County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), located in Scottsboro, relies greatly upon financial community support even more as they were recently informed that a large part of their grant budget would be cut by over $37,000, with more budget cuts looming for the next fiscal year. Because of the lack of funds, the center was forced to reduce their staff and the resources available to these children.
Fishing tip of the week: – 11/18/20
- Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 11:57
December on Guntersville
by Mike Gerry
If you look at what to expect on Guntersville in December, history says there will be more change and transition than any other time of year.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever: – 11/18/20
- Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 11:54
P.E.A.C.E.
by Christina Hays
With the Holidays upon us, ensuring everyone’s safety becomes difficult and challenging for survivors of abuse. Acronyms help us remember the important things, and safety planning with people fleeing abuse increases the likelihood that everyone gets out with as little harm as possible.
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