Scottsboro News Archives

An investigation by Jackson County Sheriff's deputy Travis Renfro led to the arrests of two people early Friday morning in Scottsboro.

Two Woodville volunteer firefighters and a third man have been charged with arson in connection with a fire here in March.

Goose Pond Colony is switching things up a bit this year for its fourth of July celebrations, according to General Manager Lyle Sosebee.

Training Officer Gene Necklaus of the Scottsboro Fire Department has been selected to participate in the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant as a technical evaluation reviewer.

A Jackson County Grand Jury has indicted James Kendall Stewart in the March murder of a mentally handicapped Scottsboro man, who had been reported missing by his family.

Playbill.com reports today that Susan Stroman, who directed and choreographed "The Producers" on Broadway, is doing the same for a new musical called "The Scottsboro Boys." Based on the 1930's Alabama case in which three black teenagers were accused of attacking two white women, the musical is the final collaboration between John Kander and the ...

The Scottsboro Board of Education approved several personnel changes Tuesday evening, including the appointment of a new principal for Brownwood Elementary School.

The Scottsboro Board of Education has received more than $134,000 in federal recovery grant money for its Child Nutrition Program.

Scottsboro Police arrested a man wanted in two other Alabama cities Wednesday. Ray Allen Carter, 40, of Scottsboro, who was using the alias of Andrew Carter was arrested after department investigators received information that Carter was using false identification in the city.

The Veterans of Foreign War of the United States, Department of Alabama, announced the installation of their 2009-2010 State Commander, George Jones of Scottsboro during the group's state convention last week.

The Jackson County Commission received an alternate plan for aquatic weed control at Monday's meeting.

Jackson County Sheriff Dennis Miller announced Monday he has promoted Chuck Phillips to the position of chief deputy.

Courthouse security and the Roseberry Creek weed eradication issue will again be addressed by the Jackson County Commission.

Scottsboro Mayor Melton Potter will talk with the city council Monday about a retirement incentive package for eligible employees.

Scottsboro Mayor Melton Potter and Ron Bailey, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Business Development Vice-President, met with business owners and concerned citizens Thursday to clarify the purpose of potentially creating a Retail Commercial Development Authority and to answer concerns about its possible impact on the community.

A Scottsboro man, along with three local juveniles, was arrested early Wednesday in connection with recent burglaries at local businesses.

A local physician was expected to be released from the hospital Tuesday after suffering knife wounds in an incident Monday night.

A Scottsboro man, involved in a missing juvenile case, is facing additional charges.

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Police in Scottsboro are looking for the person who stabbed a doctor. It happened near Highlands Medical Center on Monday night, about 8pm.

Bids were to be opened today to hire a contractor to assist in debris pickup still remaining in Scottsboro.