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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

Thoughts from The Bible: – -11/25/20

Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 13:57

On Reasons To Be Thankful
by Terry Broome

The Thanksgiving table was set. The turkey was a golden brown. Dressing and gravy, cranberry sauce, creamed corn, and all the traditional trimmings were set before the unlikely guests for this Thanksgiving meal.

Staci Hairston Youngkin: – 11/25/20

Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 13:52

Staci Hairston Youngkin, loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend to many passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020, following a courageous three-year battle with colon cancer.