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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

Ruby Brewer

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 11:53

Ms. Ruby Fay Brewer, 81 of Estillfork, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Bill Barrontine

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 11:53

Mr. Bill Barrontine, 87 of Rainsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Potts dies in custody

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 07:15

The Florida Department of Corrections has confirmed that Frank Thaniel Potts, convicted murderer and registered sex offender, died in Suwannee Correctional Institution in Florida on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.