A suspected shoplifter led law enforcement on a 25-mile chase through several North Alabama communities Saturday morning, allegedly crashing through a drive-thru area, destroying property, and abandoning a truck that later caught fire. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, Michael Lee White, 50, of Tupelo, Mississippi, has been charged with attempting to elude police (felony …
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Two Arrested in Scottsboro Drug Bust
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a residence on Perry Street in reference to a call for service. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the homeowner. While speaking at the door, officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the home. Officers then conducted …
Theft suspect’s arrest leads to meth charges in Scottsboro
A theft suspect captured by the Scottsboro Police Department on Monday was also found to have methamphetamine on him at the time of his arrest. According to Scottsboro Police, a call came in around 10:30am from a business in the 500 block of W. Willow Street alerting authorities to the suspect. Officers were told he …
Scottsboro Police arrest machete-wielding man during drug bust
Scottsboro Police officers responded to a disturbance involving a man with a machete at a home on Orange Street last week. According to reports, officers say they arrived at the residence on Tuesday, February 17th at approximately 10:05 p.m., and found 42-year-old Eric Maurice Scott acting erratically in a bedroom while wielding a machete. After …
Traffic stop in Scottsboro leads to drug arrest
The Scottsboro Police Department reports that a man was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop near South Broad Street and Highway 72. During the stop, the driver was identified as 46-year-old Glen Michail Womack. The department says that while they were speaking with Womack at the stop, they discovered that he had an …
Two Arrested on Drug and Other Charges
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 2:56 p.m., officers from the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a report of theft at a business located in the 500 Block of W. Willow Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male and a female subject. After interviewing business employees, both individuals were detained for further investigation. …
Tickets Go On Sale Soon for Lookouts Opening Games
Chattanooga Lookouts tickets for opening week will be available soon. Fans can purchase tickets for the inaugural games at the new Erlanger Park starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00am. The first home games are scheduled from April 14 to April 19, when the Lookouts face off against the Montgomery Biscuits. Buy tickets online here. …
Cook-Off and Arts and Crafts Applications for National Cornbread Festival Available Now
Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …
It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week
This is Identity Theft Awareness Week. This is a great time to learn how to safeguard your personal information and share tips with family and friends. Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information to open accounts, file fake health insurance claims, or even steal your tax refund. It can quickly turn into a …
The War and Treaty to perform in South Pittsburg
Don’t miss CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY nominated powerhouse duo, The War and Treaty with special guest Hannah Dasher as they take the stage for The National Cornbread Festival Preheat Party at The Princess Theatre! Princess Insiders Presale begins Thursday at 10:00 am CT. Sign up for access at: https://forms.gle/YS8XfFJw8oKtL1edA General On sale Friday at 10:00 …



