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Christmas Charities now taking applications

Christmas Charities of Jackson County is taking applications for 2024. Applicants should bring the following items: Photo ID, social security cards for everyone in household, proof of food stamps by statement, current pay stub, and current utility bill with head of household’s name. Income limits are as follows: Household Size… READ_MORE

Know the symptoms of "The Silent Killer"

If you pass by our office on Veterans Drive during the month of September, you’ll see four large teal bows hanging from the columns on the front of our building. Most will travel by and probably never take notice, but for some of us, their meaning carries a message deeper… READ_MORE

Municipal election voter turnout lower than usual

During last Tuesday’s Scottsboro municipal election, 2,678 voters voted. That is only 22.49 percent of Scottsboro’s 11,905 registered voters.The race for Mayor between incumbent Jim McCamy and political newcomer John Moses was won with only a 222 vote differential. McCamy received 1,450 votes, while Moses received 1,228. McCamy said, “I… READ_MORE

Stand Your Ground hearing held in Nix murder case

Published on Thursday, 12 October 2023 17:15

A Stand your Ground Hearing was held in the murder case of Aaron Morris Nix today in front of Judge John H. Graham. Nix was shot on April 7, 2023, at a local Mexican restaurant by the Defendant, Jerry “J.J.” Carl Hicks, Jr.

The Roving Chairman

Published on Thursday, 05 October 2023 08:55

Have you ever been up to Highlands hospital’s 3rd floor? That’s the Maternity Center and my next job-shadow is Jennifer Rice, the Maternity Center Director.

Alabama nutrition centers celebrate 50 years

Published on Thursday, 05 October 2023 08:53

The 50th anniversary of the opening of the first nutrition center in the state of Alabama was held in Scottsboro on September 26. The event was held at the Scottsboro Nutrition Center/ Scottsboro Scottsboro Senior Center, which was the first center in the state of Alabama.

Jackson Co. Coast Guard Veteran receives help from other Veterans

Published on Thursday, 05 October 2023 08:52

Veterans Helping Veterans learned about Yeoman Courtney through the Jackson County Veterans Affairs Office. The Veterans of VFW Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 responded to fund and build the access ramp for 37-year-old Yeoman Courtney.