Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) officials in Alabama are asking residents for input on the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Officials are working on the plan, and community input is needed to finish it. Residents are asked to take an online survey to help EMA officials with the plan. Residents can share firsthand experiences, identify community-specific hazards, …
Tag: Scottsboro
Area gas prices have risen over past week
The average price of gasoline has risen in the Chattanooga area over the past week. Prices have seen an increase of 16.6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.71 per gallon as of Monday, July 14th, 2025, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 170 stations across the Chattanooga area. Prices in the area are 17.3 cents per gallon …
Vehicle Tag Renewal Fees Rise for Alabama Residents
Residents across Alabama are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle tag renewal fees, with some reporting hikes of over $100. The rise is attributed to a change in the assessment company used by the state to evaluate vehicle market values. Residents can review their registration forms to see how market values have fluctuated over the …
Scottsboro Doctor Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Dr. Alan Wayne, a primary care physician in Scottsboro, could lose his license over allegations of sexual misconduct and mishandling prescriptions. The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners accuses Dr. Wayne of making sexual advances toward his patients. His behavior allegedly dates back to 1999. The Board’s petition also accuses Wayne of demanding hugs from patients …
Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office Searching for Wanted Man
The Jackson County, Alabama Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for Zachary Shane White, a wanted man. He is wanted for escaping for the third time for failing to report as required. White is also wanted for Probation Revocation (sex offender registry). If you have any valid information on the whereabouts …
Alabama State Rep. Proposes Early Voting for the State
A state representative has pre-filed a bill to make voting available in Alabama as early as 17 days before election day. Currently, absentee voting is the only way to vote before Election Day in Alabama. Under the bill, polls would be open for at least eight continuous hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., no …
DEA National Drug Takeback Day is Saturday October 26 in Scottsboro
DEA National Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, October 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the basement of the Scottsboro courthouse. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while also educating the general public about the potential for misuse of …
Nina and Pinta Ships Coming to Scottsboro in November
On Thursday, November 7th, the famous Niña & Pinta ships will dock at Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr, Scottsboro, AL, 35769! These incredible ships will be open to the public every day through Tuesday, November 12th. The Niña, built entirely by hand without the use of power tools, has been called “the …
Drug Bust in Scottsboro
On July 23, 2024, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a one-vehicle accident near the 17000 block of AL Hwy 35. During the course of the accident investigation, officers discovered marijuana, hydrocodone, and alprazolam pills inside the vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Curtis Dale Parker, W/M, 41, was transported …
Alabama Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
The Alabama back to school sales tax holiday begins July 19 at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight on Sunday July 21. A county or municipality, by resolution or ordinance adopted at least 30 days prior to the third full weekend of July, may provide for the exemption of covered items from county or municipal …



