Alabama’s 15th annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17 and end at 12 midnight on Sunday, July 19. Both Scottsboro and Jackson County will participate in the tax-free weekend, allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books and clothing free of sales tax. Local sales tax may apply. Retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally declared tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.
Kim Killen was recently presented with a certificate recognizing the 25 years she has served the state of Alabama as a dedicated public servant in the Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s office. Kim has been an employee there since 1996.
Ministry to open group home in Alabama to care for female minors who have been exploited by human trafficking.
Jackson County’s very own Family Wellness Court (FWC) were the recipients of the prestigious Sue Bell Cobb Award this year.
Nita Tolliver was born and raised in Scottsboro. Her family has lived in Scottsboro her entire life where they value their faith, family, selves and community.