Last week an Organizational Meeting was held by the Scottsboro City Council following the swearing in of Mike Ashburn, Pudge Bailey and Gary Stewart.

Read more: New members take oaths, council seats

Only 42 percent of Jackson County voters voted in last week’s election.

Read more: Local Election Results

There are approximately 104 foster children in Jackson County that are in the custody of The Jackson County Department of Human Resources (DHR), ranging in age from infants to 18 years old.

Read more: Angel Tree helps foster kids have a Merry Christmas