The Jackson County Board of Education and the Scottsboro Board of Education received their report cards from the State of Alabama last week.

Read more: State announces school report cards

Hearings were held this afternoon in the cases of Brittany Smith and Christopher McCallie, the brother and sister accused of murdering Todd Smith in early January.

Read more: Smith-McCallie go in front of Judge

Senator Mo Brooks recently attended the State of the City address, hosted by the City of Scottsboro, Mayor Robin Shelton, The Scottsboro Electric Power Board, The Scottsboro Water, Sewer and Gas Board and the Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

Read more: Mayor delivers State of the City address