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Sentinel holds political forum ahead of Scottsboro municipal election
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Jackson County Sentinel hosted a political forum for Scottsboro’s upcoming election. The forum, originally scheduled to be held in the Bynum Auditorium, was moved to the auditorium at Collins Intermediate School due to air conditioning issues at Bynum. Judge Brent Benson served as mediator.
2024 JACKSON COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TEAM PREVIEWS
The 2024 season has arrived for Jackson County high school volleyball teams. Here are team previews for the teams in the Sentinel’s coverage:. › Area opponents: Ider, Oakwood Adventist, Valley Head. › Head coach: Woody Beard. › Roster: Seniors Lannah Grace Beard, Tia Bryant, Reagan Donovan, Jerzey Jones; sophomores...
Northeast College opening Entrepreneurial Center to boost economic development
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is proud to announce the launch of a new Entrepreneurial Center that will foster economic development and support entrepreneurs in DeKalb and Jackson counties, and the surrounding areas in North Alabama. Recognizing the critical need for enhanced entrepreneurial support, NACC is set to open the NACC E-Center in Rainsville this year.
Be ready for dense fog in Northeast Alabama until Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:28 a.m. on Sunday for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Marshall, Jackson and DeKalb counties. "Patchy Dense Fog has developed across portions of NE Alabama and in Franklin county, TN, with visibilities dropping to 1/4 mile or less in isolated areas. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution, as visibilities will vary significantly given the patchy nature of the fog. Use low beams, reduce driving speed, and allow for plenty of room between you and other cars. The fog should begin to burn off around 8 a.m. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite local media outlet, for further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in Huntsville," according to the weather service.
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at 4:45 p.m.
The warning was for Jackson County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm," says the National Weather Service. Staying safe as lightning approaches:...
Pisgah man charged with sexually abusing child, sodomy
A man was arrested early Friday morning for sodomy and sex abuse of a child under the age of 12. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 61-year-old David Neal is being held without bond. The sheriff's office says the arrest was for an outstanding grand jury indictment on the...
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