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County Road 17 set for overhaul

by Martha Smith The Jackson County Commission voted and passed several items at the last regular meeting held on February 10, 2020. The smoking and vaping policy was voted on and passed. Smokers on the courthouse grounds will have to move to the gazebo instead of smoking right beside entryways… Read More

Fire Chief Necklaus honored

Scottsboro City Fire Chief Gene Necklaus was recently honored by the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (AAFC) with the commendation of Fire Chief of the Year. Chief Necklaus has been a firefighter since 1998, when he was hired full-time after being a volunteer for a year and was appointed as… Read More

American Legion Post 30/Auxiliary make substantial donation

American Legion Post 30 and its Auxiliary in Scottsboro just donated $7,000 to the Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County (VMPJC). The American Legion Post is one of the first organizations to participate in the new Sponsor program the Veterans Park has instituted. As such, $4,000 will Sponsor the Park’s… Read More

Chief Dawe announces retirement and bid for Council

Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 15:42

by Ralph Dawe
After careful consideration and consultation with family, friends, business owners and city and county leaders, I have decided to retire as the Scottsboro Police Chief.

Council hears trash grievance for Farmer’s Market

Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 15:39

by Martha Smith

Scottsboro City Council heard from Mary Watson at the last meeting held on Monday, February 10, 2020. Watson had photos of the Jackson County Farmer’s Market site, and Council was shown the amount of garbage that has been dumped on the premises.

Three promoted at FSSB

Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 09:43

STEVENSON– Jack Lovelady, President and Chief Executive Officer at First Southern State Bank, today announced the promotion of veteran bankers Larrian Mason, Mark O’Leary, and Sherry Jo Rogers.

Immunity for Smith on grounds of self defense is denied

Published on Tuesday, 11 February 2020 15:13

Editor’s note: The following is an accounting of facts based on evidence presented by testimony, law enforcement, the Defense and the State. This is not an opinion piece. The following article contains graphic testimony and details that some might find disturbing. Read at your own discretion. A link to the full ruling given by Judge Holt is provided at the end of this article.