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Helix Electric breaks ground

November 3, 2026

Jackson County celebrated a major economic development milestone last week as Helix Electric broke ground on a $45.28 million advanced...

JCBOE sees decline in enrollment

October 28, 2026

The Jackson County Board of Education has approved a $95.6 million budget for fiscal year 2027, with district officials pointing...

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...

NACC Veterans Day program and reception set

News November 3, 2026

Northeast Alabama Community College will host a community-wide Veterans Day program and reception on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. in NACC’s William H. Beck Music Auditorium. Refreshments will...

Proposed Cell Tower Near Cedar Hill Cemetery Draws Opposition From Residents, WWIC Radio

News October 29, 2026

Concerns over zoning requirements, radio interference, cemetery property and residential proximity raised ahead of November 3 Planning Commission hearing A proposed 260-foot cellular communications tower near Cedar Hill Cemetery...

Grave Dowser Wayne Gregg to Demonstrate his Craft for JCHA Meeting

News October 29, 2026

The fall meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association will be held in the old part of Cedar Hill Cemetery on November 1 (All Saints’ Day), 2026 at 2:00...

McCarn sentenced to 80 years

News October 28, 2026

Nearly 15 months after a Scottsboro police lieutenant was shot in the line of duty, the man responsible for the shooting has been sentenced to 80 years in prison. Daniel...

Helix Electric breaks ground on $45.28 million facility in Jackson County

News October 27, 2026

Jackson County celebrated a major economic development milestone Tuesday as Helix Electric broke ground on a $45.28 million advanced fabrication campus in Hollywood this morning, expected to bring more...