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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

Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Published on Monday, 13 May 2024 12:33

Are You At Risk?
by Teresia Smith

Some may not fully understand what constitutes sexual assault. Many believe in order for one to be sexually assaulted you must be attacked and raped in a dark alley by a stranger.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Monday, 13 May 2024 12:31

To remove sins
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

The stones were practically in their hands. The Pharisees and the scribes brought a woman who had been caught in adultery to Jesus. They reminded Jesus that the law of Moses demanded her death as a punishment. Jesus stayed silent for a few moments, but eventually said that whoever has no sin of his own should be the first person to throw a stone at her. One by one, each of the accusers went away until no one was left. Jesus asked her if anyone condemned her. She said no. Then Jesus replied with these words, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more,” (John 8:11, ESV).