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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

Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Published on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 10:29

Emotional empathy
Most people need an outlet to unload all the messy things that happen in their lives, and usually that outlet is a close friend. Helping those close to you work through their life complications can feel rewarding; however, it is important to monitor your own emotions in order to maintain objectivity and protect your own mental health.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 10:28

Kingdom living (part three)
In the past two articles, we have taken a closer look at what it means to be citizens in God’s Kingdom from the perspective of prophecy and fulfillment. When Jesus ushered in His eternal Kingdom on the first day of Pentecost after His ascension to the Father, the whole religious order of things changed. Christ now reigns as King and Priest, something that was impossible under the Law of Moses. We as His subjects are to submit ourselves in an everyday practical way that we will briefly explore.