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Scottsboro Police Arrest Man Found with 3.62 Grams of Meth/fentanyl Mixture During Safety Checkpoint

Methamphetamine · Scottsboro

Scottsboro Police Arrest Man Found with 3.62 Grams of Meth/fentanyl Mixture During Safety Checkpoint

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) — The Scottsboro Police Department said a man was found with several grams of a drug mixture during a traffic stop. On Monday, around 11 p.m., SPD officers were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 2100 block of AL Highway 79. During the checkpoint, officers made contact with a vehicle driven by a woman with a passenger, identified as Brandon Evers. SPD said that after the woman was unable to provide the requested docume…See the Story

MSU releases names of top students

Michigan State University · Scottsboro

MSU releases names of top students

Coverage: 2 sources

Mississippi State University has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring semester. Several students from Jackson County earned this honor.See the Story

Samantha Woods sentenced 20 years for child abuse

Scottsboro · Scottsboro

Samantha Woods sentenced 20 years for child abuse

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On Wednesday, June 25, Samantha Woods appeared before Judge Brent Benson for a sentencing hearing following her being convicted of two counts of Willful Abuse of a Child on May 29.Read Article

Food for Thought fundraiser kicks off to combat child hunger in Jackson County

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Jackson County’s Food for Thought annual fundraiser began July 1. The fundraiser has helped feed thousands of local children in previous years. The need for the service was no exception this year because one in four Jackson County children faced…Scottsboro · Scottsboro Read Article

Stevenson man sentenced to life

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On Thursday, June 26, Terry Wilson, 57, of Stevenson, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole by Jackson County Circuit Judge Brent Benson.Scottsboro · Scottsboro Read Article

FEELING STYLISH - Southern Torch

SUMMER BASKETBALL: Smaller lineup has experienced Lions adopting a new playing style Story By Jason Bowen The 2025-26 Section basketball team features plenty of talent and varsity experience, but something Derek Wynn’s club doesn’t have is traditional low-post size. And that had Wynn’s attention this summer wanting to see how his team could guard others that did. Wynn said Section’s new style looks similar to the one it was forced to use in the …Section · Section Read Article

Your Lost Suitcase Is Probably in Alabama

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Unclaimed Baggage, a megastore in rural Alabama, is where most of the lost bags and luggage from every major airline — and most bus lines, cruises, and hotel chainsScottsboro · Scottsboro Read Article

Putting theory to practice

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In the Jackson County Courthouse, two college students got the opportunity to serve Circuit Court Judges John Graham and Brent Benson as interns for the summer, getting a first-hand experience at what the field of law looks out of school.College Students · Scottsboro Read Article

CTE SIGNING - NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Click here to view this article from jcsentinel.com.Scottsboro · Scottsboro Read Article

County announces organizations to receive funding

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On June 23, the Jackson County Commission held its semimonthly meeting and work session. At the meeting, the commission announced nonprofit organizations to receive funding and appointed members to the E-911 Board. At the meeting, the commission discussed purchases, the…Scottsboro · Scottsboro Read Article

FOCUS ON YOUTH: Julia Wilson

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A young lady who has been active in SkillsUSA and won several awards is this week’s outstanding youth. Julia Wilson is a 2025 graduate of Skyline High School.Scottsboro · Scottsboro Read Article