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 …
Category: Jackson County, AL
Jackson County, AL Schools Respond to Allegations Involving Registered Sex Offender at Skyline High School
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 Police Make Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop
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 …
Holcomb Wins Republican Runoff for Jackson County, AL Sheriff
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 Woman Arrested After Unwanted Person Call Leads To Drug Charges
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 …
Google Announces $1.5 Billion Expansion of Jackson County Data Center Campus
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 Planning Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Area
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 …
Jackson County Deputy Receives Life Saving Award for Heroic Response
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for her quick thinking and life-saving actions during a critical emergency that left a woman seriously injured. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced that Deputy Brenda Fossett has been presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for her response to an incident involving …
Scottsboro Checkpoint Leads to Drug Arrest, Outstanding Warrant Discovery
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A routine safety checkpoint conducted by the Scottsboro Police Department on Friday night resulted in a drug arrest and the detention of a driver wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to Scottsboro Police, officers were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 16000 block of Highway 35 at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, …



