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JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As rounds of severe weather moved through the area on Monday afternoon and evening causing damage in some portions of the region, the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to help by reporting any storm-related damage they encounter. Emergency officials say reports from the public provide valuable information that …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro woman is facing multiple charges after police say she used a customer’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases while working at a local gas station. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, Rachel Burton, a former employee at a BP gas station in Scottsboro, was arrested following an investigation into …
Jackson County school officials say an investigation remains ongoing after allegations surfaced that a registered sex offender was involved with activities connected to the basketball program at Skyline High School. The issue has drawn significant attention from parents across Jackson County, prompting a special-called meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education this week. The …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A traffic stop in Scottsboro earlier this week resulted in the arrest of a local man on drug charges, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers responded to the Scottsboro East Apartments around 9 p.m. on June 16 after receiving reports of a suspicious individual who had reportedly been in …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro Police Department traffic stop over the weekend resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman on multiple drug-related charges. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:42 p.m. on June 14 after observing a vehicle with multiple traffic violations. During the stop, officers identified …
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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Holcomb has won the Republican runoff election for Jackson County sheriff, defeating Chief Deputy Eric Woodall and securing the party’s nomination for the county’s top law enforcement position. Unofficial election results show Holcomb received 62.3 percent of the vote, while Woodall garnered 37.7 percent. The race …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A call regarding an unwanted person at a Scottsboro residence led to the arrest of a 42-year-old woman on drug charges Sunday morning, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers responded to a residence on Lisa Lane at approximately 6:59 a.m. on June 14 after receiving a report that an …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — Google has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion to expand its data center campus in Jackson County, bringing additional jobs, community investments and educational opportunities to the region, according to WAAY-TV. The investment will be made over the next two years, with funding spread across 2026 and 2027. Google has operated …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Downtown Scottsboro association is preparing for a community-wide Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities, local vendors, a patriotic parade, and a crowd-favorite pie-eating contest. According to organizers, the event will take place in downtown Scottsboro and is designed to bring residents and visitors …
