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Commission road safety improvements

October 22, 2026

The Jackson County Commission addressed election preparations, road safety improvements, county-owned property and solid waste equipment during its most recent...

BOE moves forward with capital financing plan

October 14, 2026

The Scottsboro Board of Education took a major step toward an extensive capital improvement plan Monday, October 6, beginning a...

11th Annual BBQ Festival Saturday, Oct. 10

October 6, 2026

The 11th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival, presented by Publix, will be held on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro on Saturday,...

BBQ Festival rescheduled

News October 22, 2026

The 11th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival, presented by Publix, previously scheduled to be held on October 10, will now be held on Saturday, November 7 on the Downtown Square...

Beau’s Law now in effect across Alabama

News October 14, 2026

Alabama dog owners now face new statewide requirements for tethering, sheltering and caring for dogs kept outdoors following the implementation of Beau’s Law on October 1. The legislation, Senate Bill...

Lifetime of Captain D’s memories leads to the trip of a lifetime

News October 6, 2026

Sometimes, you really can win, even when you only enter once. For Scottsboro’s Sandra Elmore, a routine dinner at a restaurant she has been visiting for nearly five decades has...

IMPACT Learning Center announces October educational opportunities

News October 1, 2026

IMPACT Learning Center is excited to announce its October 2026 class schedule, featuring eight educational opportunities designed to help Jackson County residents develop valuable digital skills, build confidence with...

The Mercy Place Celebrate Recovery relaunches with renewed mission

News September 30, 2026

For someone struggling with addiction, grief, anxiety, depression or simply the weight of life, walking through the doors of a recovery meeting can sometimes be the hardest step. There is...