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City of Scottsboro receives help with drainage problem

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $600,000 grant to help the City of Scottsboro alleviate a flooding problem while addressing a potential safety hazard. The Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need award will be used to reroute a damaged and partially collapsed drainage line that has caused flooding and water… READ_MORE

City Council receives funding requests

During the recent Scottsboro City Council work session, Mary K. Carlton spoke regarding the upcoming Dragon Boat Races. Carlton explained the success of the First Annual Dragon Boat Races. She stated that recently, Judge John Graham told her that his daughter had attended the races. Graham reported to Carlton that… READ_MORE

14th Annual Rescue Squad Fishing Tourney is May 10

The 14th Annual Scottsboro-Jackson County Rescue Squad 10k Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The tournament will be held at Goose Pond Colony. The event comes with a guaranteed payout of $10,000. To register call 256-899-3445 or 256-259-0693 or email sjcrs@yahoo.com. Registration is $120 per boat,… READ_MORE

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 08:58

Bladed jigs around grass
Over the many years of lure development, no lure has been as effective around grass as the bladed jig. Now, it has been named many things: chatter baits, vibrating jigs and more. The bottom line is, they have taken over where the rattle bait left off with a natural shad look that moves, vibrates and attracts bites with great results.

Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Published on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 08:58

Child sexual abuse
In addition to April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is also recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year we like to share information to help bring awareness to the issue.
The statistics on the sexual abuse of children are shocking.

Thoughts from the Bible

Published on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 08:56

The hope of a Christian
When our loved ones come to the end of their earthen journey there is rightfully much sadness. This sadness is mostly for ourselves. We were the greater because our loved one was with us, and we are at a loss because he or she is now gone.