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Scottsboro municipal election set for August 25
The City of Scottsboro will hold its municipal election on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Qualifying for the election will run from Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 21. Five positions will be on the ballot including Scottsboro Mayor, places 1 and 2 on the Scottsboro City Council and places 4… Read More -
NACC students to receive assistance from CARES Act
Approximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. The funding is designated to assist students who have been negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Students were forced to move their courses from on-campus instruction to… Read More -
More businesses will open under new order
On May 8, 2020, Governor Kay Ivey amended the Safer at Home Order for the state of Alabama. “Individuals: All individuals - and especially vulnerable persons - are encouraged to exercise personal responsibility in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by: minimizing travel outside the home, especially if sick; wearing face coverings around… Read More
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COVID-19 safety in the ER: Highlands takes additional measures to ensure patient and staff safety
- Published on Thursday, 14 May 2020 11:02
Out of fear, many people are staying home when they should seek medical attention. This could be a dangerous practice.
Scottsboro Rec*Com re-opens to the public
- Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 07:31
In consideration of the new Health Order released by Governor Ivey and the State Health Officer, the Rec*Com will reopen beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The only facilities available to the public at this time is the pool, walking track, and fitness room. The hours of operation will be Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Hospital Week Begins May 10
- Published on Friday, 08 May 2020 08:53
Most heroes don’t appear until you need them. We don’t give them much thought until we’re in a crisis, and our gratitude often fades quickly as we get back to our normal lives.
Brittany Smith writ of mandamus denied
- Published on Thursday, 07 May 2020 10:19
On February 3, 2020, Jackson County Circuit Judge Jennifer C. Holt ruled against granting Brittany Joyce Smith stand your ground immunity in the shooting death of Joshua Todd Smith.
Local group steps in to sew masks
- Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 10:50
The local sewing group Just Breathe, on Facebook, has just exceeded 1,000 masks sewn to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and local citizens all over the state of Alabama. While the majority of the masks have stayed in Jackson County, some masks have made it as far as Texas.