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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
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Seamless Summer: Free lunch program goes beyond the school year
- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 17:02
It’s easy to forget that many students go hungry during the summer months. Children involved in summer activities need adequate nutrition to fuel their play.
VFW & American Legion to host Memorial Day Program
- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 17:01
VFW post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 are hosting the Scottsboro/Jackson County Memorial Day Program and activities Monday, May 27th.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 06:54
It’s Time for a Jig
by Mike Gerry
When the bass has transitioned from the spring bite to the summer bite, the bait I enjoy fishing is working a traditional jig. There are several reasons I like this presentation and none more important than the pure fact it catches big fish.
Thoughts from The Bible
- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 06:46
Whose Family Do You Belong To?
by Sarah Wootten“ Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother,” (1 John 3:10, ESV).
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 06:44
After Effects of Abuse
by Teresia Smith
We have all heard the old saying, “time heals all wounds”. Unfortunately, that is just not true for many survivors of domestic abuse. After experiencing abuse at the hands of a person who declared they loved you, moving on can be especially difficult. Fear and stress are natural after-effects of abuse, and the stress from abuse can increase your risk for health problems as much as 90 percent down the road.
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