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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 Wednesday, 08 February 2023 12:53

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
by Teresia Smith

February is thought of as the month of love. Midway through the month, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. The holiday of hearts, flowers, candy, and special dates with your significant other where you display your love for the world to see.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2023 12:51

We need an anchor
by Terry Broome

In times of great difficulty, we become more focused on things that are dependable; things we can be certain of. Certainly, such is the case in our present distress as a nation. I hope that someone in leadership can unravel all the mess that has been made. Each political party and each candidate in past and recent elections claimed that they will make things better; and they assure is it will be done as they claim.

William Poole

Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2023 12:47

Rev. William Michael Poole, 72 of Woodville, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Marvin Phillips

Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2023 12:46

Mr. Marvin Phillips, 73 of Parrish, Florida and formerly of Hollywood, born on Friday, February 18, 1949 to James and Ruby Phillips, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.