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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

Niva Butler

Published on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 11:10

Funeral services for Niva Bell Butler, 92, were held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in Highway Church of God Cemetery.

Ruby Bryant

Published on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 11:10

Ms. Ruby Lucile Bryant, 78 of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Gov. Ivey signs Trail of Tears proclamation

Published on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 09:24

Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed September 16, 2023 as “The Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk and Motorcycle Ride” in the state of Alabama.

Jackson Co. CAC Golf Tourney Fundraiser Set

Published on Friday, 07 April 2023 08:17

Calling all teams and sponsors!! The Jackson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual golf tournament fundraiser is set for June 16th. Registration and sponsorship forms are located below. Thank you in advance for your continued support of our CAC as we continue to provide services to the children of our county at no cost!!