Jackson County News

Folks in Jackson County who want to have fund-raisers at four-way stops must contact the county commission office for a permit.

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

A marijuana eradication run over Jackson County late last week resulted in 11 plants being found.

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

One man was killed and one injured when a car wrecked Sunday afternoon six miles south of Flat Rock.

The wind storm that blew through Scottsboro in April, affecting many throughout the city, also did its number on the Jackson County Health Department.

Firefighters battled a house fire in Jackson Co. early Tuesday morning. The fire started at a home on Co.

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.

A dump truck collided head-on with a car in rural Jackson County late Monday afternoon leaving one person dead and another injured.

DeKalb County Economic Development Agency Director Jimmy Durham said he is 'optimistic' after a trip to Wolfsburg, Germany last week to talk with Volkswagen representatives and various automotive suppliers.

Barring a change , the Jackson County Courthouse will soon have the security so many have desired and made their feelings known over the past month or so.

A three-week investigation by Investigator Craig Holcomb led to the arrest of two Flat Rock residents Wednesday afternoon.

Local youth will have the opportunity to learn about ATV and environmental safety at a camp this July.

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

In a long postponed decision, the Jackson County Commission Monday voted 3-0 not to provide funds for controlling aquatic weed growth on Roseberry Creek.

A Stevenson man was arrested Tuesday night after police officers discovered marijuana plants growing on his property.

The Jackson County Council on Aging is sponsoring the seventh annual tasting fair at the Scottsboro-Jackson County Senior Centers on Tuesday, June 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. With foods prepared by some of the best restaurants and home cooks in Jackson County, this is always a popular fund-raiser for the Council on Aging.

A joint investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, DeKalb County Drug Task Force and Powell Police led to a marijuana bust Wednesday in Pleasant View.

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.

Ride the rails again next week at Stevenson's 2009 Depot Days festival. This year's grand marshall is Loretta Barbee, who has served as the director of the Stevenson Depot Museum for almost 13 years.