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 …
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 …
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, 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, …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A woman is dead after being struck by a train in Scottsboro on Wednesday, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene near Ridgedale Road in Scottsboro at about 8:49 a.m. after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train. The woman was pronounced dead as a …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A 30-year-old man wanted on an active warrant was arrested after a traffic stop in Scottsboro led officers to the discovery of methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics, according to police. The Scottsboro Police Department said officers conducted a traffic stop around 8:18 p.m. on May 30, 2026, in the area of Willow …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As heavy rainfall continues across Jackson County, emergency officials are asking residents, first responders, and local officials to report flooding impacts from the rains to help emergency managers and meteorologists monitor conditions and improve public safety. The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) issued the request Sunday in coordination with the …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Residents of Jackson County will soon receive emergency notifications through a new alert platform as the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency transitions from its longtime CodeRED system to SiRcom Smart Alerts. According to a press release from Jackson County EMA Director Joshua Whitcomb, the new system is powered by HQE Systems, Inc. …
Residents of all ages in Jackson County will soon have the opportunity to explore new hobbies, develop creative skills, and connect with others through a new free summer program hosted by IMPACT Learning Center. The program, called “The Summer of IMPACT,” begins June 8 and will feature a variety of student-led classes at the IMPACT …
A Scottsboro woman is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said the incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on May 26 when officers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling without headlights or taillights illuminated during nighttime hours. According to authorities, the driver continued a short …
