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I-59 northbound near Hammondville in DeKalb County opens
HAMMONDVILLE — A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County has opened to traffic this morning. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at Alabama Highway 40/Alabama 117 in Hammondville. Contractor A.G. Peltz Group replaced the old roadway with a new concrete roadway between milepost 229 and...
Goose Pond to host 42nd annual July 4th celebration
Goose Pond Colony Resort Amphitheater at 417 Ed Hembree Drive in Scottsboro, is pleased to host the 42nd annual Fourth of July Celebration on the banks of the Tennessee River. This is the oldest annual 4th of July celebration held in Alabama. The tradition continues this year with a full evening of musical entertainment, family fun and North Alabama’s largest free firework display.
Area cities, counties pace the state’s unemployment rates
MONTGOMERY – A trio of north Alabama cities are among the state’s best when it comes to unemployment rates for June. And, there are five counties in the area which boast the state’s lowest rates. So, for the Tennessee Valley, the economy is roaring along. Madison has...
Mayoral Candidate Q&A – John Moses
Each candidate running for public office was asked a set of questions on for publication. Below are answers from candidates for Mayor of Scottsboro. 1. What do you see as the biggest issue facing our city, and how do you intend to solve this problem?. We have seen the addition...
Mayoral Candidate Q&A – Jim McCamy
Each candidate running for public office was asked a set of questions on for publication. Below are answers from candidates for Mayor of Scottsboro. 1. What do you see as the biggest issue facing our city, and how do you intend to solve this problem?. We don’t have one single...
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