Gen. Link salutes Vietnam veterans May 28, 2008
Scottsboro ceremony also honors three fallen soldiers. SCOTTSBORO - The first thing retired Army Lt. Gen. James M. Link did when he took the podium as the featured speaker at the Memorial Day program here was to recognize the Vietnam War veterans in the audience ... In a flag ceremony that honored each branch of the military service, Scottsboro's American Legion Post 30 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6073 also paid tribute to two Jackson County servicemen who died while serving abroad - Army... (AL.com)
Warhawks sign recruits May 27, 2008
Haley Wilborn: 1B: Scottsboro HS: Scottsboro, AL. Megan Denney: CF: Holly Pond HS: Holly Pand, AL. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Jackson chairman candidates pitch ideas May 22, 2008
SCOTTSBORO - Rising gas prices, long-range economic planning and staggered terms for district seats were among the issues Jackson County Commission chairman candidates addressed at Tuesday night's political forum here ... "We have to conserve gas," she told a crowd of about 75 people at Scottsboro High School ... She, Harold Brookshire of Scottsboro and District 4 Commissioner Glenda "Bit" Hodges of Woodville are seeking to replace Chairman James Tidmore, who chose not to run for a third term. (AL.com)
Samford Names Alabama Assistant Rod Tiffin As Head Track Coach May 15, 2008
25", setting the collegiate record. The Tiffin Family: Rod, his wife Beth and son Connor (8). Pate went on to win the 2002 NCAA Indoor long jump championship. After his exceptional collegiate career, Pate, under the guidance of Tiffin, went on to claim three U.S. titles and a bronze medal in the long jump at the 2003 Indoor World Championships. Tiffin trained Savante Stringfellow when he won a gold medal in the long jump at the 2003 Indoor World Championships as well. Tiffin has coached... (Samfordsports.com)
Judge throws out $5M verdict for Alabama booster May 2, 2008
Gordon said in a 13-page opinion that the multimillion-dollar verdict wasn't supported by evidence, and he ruled the award "is the result of passion or prejudice." He also sided with several other arguments by the NCAA, including a claim that jurors at the trial in Scottsboro heard improper instructions. An attorney for Keller, Archie Lamb, said he would either ask Gordon to reconsider the decision or appeal directly to the Alabama Supreme Court. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Cedar Bluff claims Scottsboro sectional May 2, 2008
SCOTTSBORO The Cedar Bluff Tigers are headed back to Troy to defend their Class 1A state championship with a lot momentum. Both the boys and girls teams claimed first place at the Class 1A Section 2 Sectional Meet over the weekend. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Keller verdict tossed May 2, 2008
Keller, labeled one of the "rogue boosters" and "parasites" in the NCAA's findings of illegal recruiting by the Crimson Tide program, won his verdict last November in a Scottsboro courtroom. One of the linchpins of Keller's case was the testimony of David Swank, the former chairman of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, who testified that the NCAA broke some of its own bylaws in prosecuting the Alabama case. (AL.com)
Roll call vote on bill to allow "double dipping" May 2, 2008
Robinson, J. (Scottsboro). Robinson, O. (Birmingham). (AL.com)
Apart since 3rd grade, D.C. trip also reunion Apr 21, 2008
The next year, Tipton - who now lives in Scottsboro - left to attend Riverton School with his sister, and he never saw Everett again. Until Saturday. (AL.com)
Historical Novels Apr 20, 2008
Scottsboro By Ellen Feldman Norton, 384 pp ... "Scottsboro," by Ellen Feldman, is a perfect example, and a timely one ... The final verdict changed how US juries are selected and enshrined the name Scottsboro in civil rights history. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: Illinois should pass concealed carry law Apr 18, 2008
RAK wrote on Apr 17, 2008 5:35 PM:" Kansas: Since 2006, over 13,000 licenses issued. 17 revoked or suspended total. From the The Huntsville Times of April 14, 2008 Would-be Scottsboro robber gets shot in stomach, hospitalized A would-be thief was shot in the stomach as he tried to rob a man over the weekend and is recovering in Tennessee, where he fled after the incident in Scottsboro, police said Monday. Scottsboro Police Chief Ralph Dawe said the suspect, whose name has not been released,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CACC golf places second in Region 22 Apr 17, 2008
The Central Alabama Community College (CACC) golf team finished second in the 2008 Region 22 NJCAA Championships in Scottsboro last week ... While Jennings wasn't too pleased with the team result in Scottsboro, he was encouraged by the play of Richard Williams and Clay Guerin. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Madison training facility to host regional gymnastics competition Apr 11, 2008
Left to right, gymnasts Steven Thebus from Scottsboro, Jason Arterburn from Madison, Forrest Lyon from Russelville, Glenn Lemley from Fayetteville, Douglas Glenn from Hazel Green and Taylor Daniel from Huntsville ... After years of traveling to out of town meets, Steven Thebus said he's looking forward to having a lot of his friends from Scottsboro finally being able to see him perform ... Athletes come from as far away as Russellville, Scottsboro, and Cullman to train at the Madison facility. (Madison County Record, AL)
A real green house Apr 6, 2008
"We wanted to incorporate some green features in the house," said Webb, an engineer with SIAC and a Scottsboro native. "We tried to include as many as possible in the budget that would provide the most benefit in the shortest amount of time.". (AL.com)
Lady Eagles slip to 2nd, Millry takes ASWA_poll lead Apr 4, 2008
Andalusia Star News: Sports. By Jeremy Henderson Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:18 PM CDT. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Eufaula climbs to seventh in ASWA poll Apr 4, 2008
Scottsboro and Moody made their debuts in the latest poll at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively ... Scottsboro (12-7) 10. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Gay couple attends Scottsboro High's prom Mar 31, 2008
SCOTTSBORO - Chelsea Overstreet and Lauren Martin were like many other Scottsboro High School girls Saturday afternoon, both nervous and excited about going to their first prom in a only a few hours. But unlike the others, they went to the dance as a gay couple, something the Scottsboro City Board of Education tried unsuccessfully to stop ... "It's something they had been planning for a year," Martin's mother, Connie Farrington, said during a press conference Saturday afternoon with their... (AL.com)
Gay Scottsboro students allowed to attend prom together Mar 31, 2008
(AP) Two female students at Scottsboro High School attended the prom together hours after a judge's ruling defeated the school board's efforts to block the gay teens. Jackson County Circuit Judge John Graham ruled late Saturday morning that the board could not ban Chelsea Overstreet and Lauren Martin from the junior-senior prom at the town's civic center that night. (AL.com)
Eufaula-area losing residents Mar 28, 2008
8 percent) and Scottsboro (1 ... Watters said Selma has had the biggest population losses, although Tuskegee, Valley, Eufaula, Alexander City and Scottsboro have lost enough people in the last several years to produce a noticeable impact on local merchants and elected officials. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Eufaula area losing residents Mar 27, 2008
8 percent) and Scottsboro (1. 7 percent). (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Sheriff's pay to association OK Mar 27, 2008
SCOTTSBORO - DeKalb County District Attorney Mike O'Dell says the $70,000 in public money Mike Wells paid the Alabama Sheriffs in 2005 and 2006 while he was still Jackson County sheriff was a legitimate expenditure. "But if I was a resident of Jackson County, I wouldn't have been really thrilled that $70,000 was sent there when there were other needs," he said Tuesday. (AL.com)
In raptures over raptors Mar 23, 2008
After the show, Victoria Kelly, 8, of Scottsboro, said her favorite raptor was the giant golden eagle. The bird she saw Friday is also known as War Eagle Number Seven and sometimes flies in the stadium at Auburn University football games. (AL.com)
CACC golf leads after Friday round Mar 15, 2008
The Central Alabama Community College (CACC) golf team is leading after two rounds in the Spring Fling Invitational in Scottsboro Saturday. The Trojans held a 10-stroke lead over Darton College (Albany, Ga. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Tornadoes devastate north Alabama Feb 7, 2008
Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro treated nine people, and Jordan said at least two people were severely injured. "There's places where there's just nothing there now. Houses are just gone," said Victor Manning. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
SNOW POSSIBLE Jan 18, 2008
We are looking at amounts of at least 1 to 3 inches around the I-20 corridor, including Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Anniston,The snow amounts will be smaller north of Birmingham, and by the time you get to the Tennessee Valley (Florence, Huntsville, Decatur, Scottsboro), nothing more than a dusting can be expected. Classifieds. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
BRHS picks up wins, momentum in Arab Jan 16, 2008
The Wildcats wrestled in-state juggernauts like Vestavia and Scottsboro every chance they got, and, lately, Tucker is liking the results. Benjamin Russell placed fourth at the Arab Invitational, which is one of the premier wrestling tournaments in north Alabama. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
BRHS wrestling comes home early from Georgia Dec 31, 2007
Benjamin Russell will be back in action on Jan. 3, when the Wildcats travel to Scottsboro to take on the 5A No. 1 Wildcats. Copyright. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Wildcats hit the mats in Trussville Dec 14, 2007
Tucker said he was glad to get to spend more time in the practice room before going to a tournament in Hewitt-Trussville where they will face defending state champions in Vestavia and Scottsboro ... "We get to see Scottsboro and Vestavia. There will be no easy matches for our kids.". (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Sonoraville wrestling team finishes third out of 16 teams at tourney Dec 11, 2007
Scottsboro, the defending Alabama AAAAA champion, captured the title with 212 ... He defeated Taylor Machen of Scottsboro in the finals 9-6. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Blood drives scheduled during holiday season Dec 6, 2007
Drive Date Site City Site Name Site Address Start Time End Time 12/6/2007 Hokes Bluff Hokes Bluff Elementary School 5375 Main St 2:00 PM 7:00 PM 12/8/2007 Rainbow City Christ Central United Methodist Church 409 West Grand Ave. 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 12/10/2007 Scottsboro Wal-Mart Scottsboro 24833 John T. Reid Pkwy ... 73 12:00 PM 5:30 PM 12/14/2007 Attalla Etowah High School Gym - 201 Case Ave. 8:30 AM 2:00 PM 12/15/2007 Centre Ingle's Supermarket 1550 W Main 11:00 AM 3:30 PM 12/18/2007 Scottsboro... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
NCAA ordered to pay $5 million to former Alabama booster Dec 1, 2007
Waff 48's Rachel Hardman has been following the trial being held at the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro. Ray Keller took on the NCAA and won. (WSJA.com, AL)
Alabama Football Booster Ray Keller Wins Judgment Against National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Nov 30, 2007
Jackson County Alabama Jury Awards Hollywood Alabama Resident Ray Keller Five Million Dollars in Landmark Defamation and Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit SCOTTSBORO, Ala ... Lead Counsel Archie Lamb from Birmingham, Alabama noted that "The actions by the governing body of college athletics in this case were deplorable in every way. The jury verdict confirms that the NCAA defamed Ray Keller with malicious intent and with reckless disregard for the truth. In over twenty years as a trial attorney I have... (PR Newswire)
Alabama booster wins $5M in suit with NCAA Nov 30, 2007
SI.com - NCAA Football - 'Bama booster wins $5M in suit against NCAA - Thursday November 29, 2007 5:54PM. Booster wins $5M in suit vs. NCAA. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Ex-Bama booster beats NCAA Nov 30, 2007
Jury says NCAA must pay ex-Bama booster $5 million. The Associated Press Published on: 11/29/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
CHS basketball opens season in Alabama; first home game Friday Nov 30, 2007
The Cedartown High School basketball teams got their seasons started last weekend in Scottsboro, Ala. at the Scottsboro Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament ... The Lady Bulldogs had a solid debut, losing to Alabama powerhouse Scottsboro in the opener before knocking off Madison County, Ala. (Cedartown Standard, GA)
Notebook: Jury rules for booster in case against NCAA Nov 30, 2007
A jury in Scottsboro, Ala. awarded $5 million yesterday to a former University of Alabama football booster who claimed the NCAA defamed him when it imposed penalties on the Crimson Tide in 2002. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Two county teams ranked in ASWA basketball poll Nov 30, 2007
Cherokee County Herald. Nov. 29, 2007, 11:30 a.m.. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Basketball tips off in Alabama Nov 24, 2007
Instead of waiting until the first of December, the basketball teams will compete in a Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament this Friday and Saturday in Scottsboro, Ala ... Allison said she expects her team not only to compete well this weekend in the Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament at Scottsboro High School in Alabama, but to win it. (Cedartown Standard, GA)
First round prep football state playoff pairings Nov 8, 2007
Scottsboro (6-4) at Benjamin Russell (8-2), Alexander City Sportsplex. Hartselle (4-6) at Cullman (10-0). (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Ex-Alabama Booster's Suit Against NCAA Retraces Recruiting Scandal Nov 3, 2007
CSTV.com: #1 in College Sports. -- CSTV.COM FEATURES. (Kpmariners.com)
Harper Lee wins top honour Nov 1, 2007
In 1931, when Lee was six, nine young black men in Scottsboro, Alabama, were accused of raping two white women, and, despite the lack of evidence, the men were convicted by an all-white jury. Her childhood friend was Truman Capote, who would go on to write In Cold Blood, and he is thought to be the inspiration for the character of Scout's friend, Dill, in her novel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'To Kill a Mockingbird' sings at Wheelock Family Theatre Oct 31, 2007
Sergel's script is superb, masterfully conveying themes of racial injustice - the plot is based in part on the real-life trial of the Scottsboro Boys - while distilling the drama. Yet I recall that earlier staging as a more ponderous, didactic affair. (Boston Globe)
Playoff picture now in focus Oct 29, 2007
Benjamin Russell will face Scottsboro (6-3, 5-2) in the first round of the playoffs at home. The Wildcats of north Alabama have been less impressive than their southern counterpart, but that won't matter as the slates are wiped clean in the playoffs. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Sex offender caught in Catoosa County Oct 25, 2007
Convicted sex offender Timothy Michael Sims, 32, was captured Tuesday night in Catoosa County after failure to abide by the Alabama Notification Act in Scottsboro, Ala ... Jackson County Sheriff s Department in Scottsboro followed tips that lead them to believe that Sims possibly was living on Stancil Road in Lakeview, said Smith ... Once back in Scottsboro, Sims will be charged with two felony charges, said Smith. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Love: Mumia Case Oct 20, 2007
Decades before Abu-Jamal, there were the Scottsboro boys. In 1931, nine black teenagers in Scottsboro, Alabama ranging in age from thirteen to nineteen were accused of raping two white women. (Zmag.org)
Couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary Oct 4, 2007
- A Scottsboro couple recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of their wedding, one of the longest marriages among living people when compared with reports in the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records. Alonzo, 97, and Beulah Sims, 94, marked the anniversary Sunday a day early at the northern Alabama nursing home where they have lived since May 2002. (MSNBC -- International)
Sport Rankings Oct 4, 2007
Others receiving votes: Bibb Co. (5-0) 29, J.O. Johnson (3-2) 21, Demopolis (4-1) 15, Williamson (3-2) 14, Erwin (4-1) 13, Benjamin Russell (4-1) 12, Gardendale (4-1) 7, Scottsboro (4-1) 6, Greenville (4-1) 2, Walker (4-1) 2 ... Jason Bowen, Scottsboro Daily Sentinel. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
American Red Cross urges citizens to give gift of life Oct 3, 2007
10/8/2007 Scottsboro Wal-Mart Scottsboro 24833 John T. Reid Pkwy ... 10/9/2007 Scottsboro Maples Plant 1 ARC Busses Back Parking Lot 2210 Moody Ridge Rd 3:00 PM 8:00 PM ... 10/9/2007 Scottsboro Maples Plant 1 ARC Busses Back Parking Lot 2210 Moody Ridge Rd 10:00 AM 3:00 PM. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Scottsboro couple celebrates 80 years of marriage Oct 2, 2007
Stay Informed and Help Us Cover The News. Associated Press - October 1, 2007 2:34 PM ET. (WSJA.com, AL)
Finders keepersHunting for bargain bling at the US's lost luggage repository Sep 25, 2007
By Andy Gallacher BBC News, Scottsboro, Alabama ... The building is situated on the edge of the sleepy town of Scottsboro in Alabama. (BBC News -- Americas)
Evelyn Bowmans kindergarten days displayed at LaFayette library Sep 19, 2007
Evelyn is now 92 years old and lives in an assisted living home in Scottsboro, Ala. close to her daughter Caroline. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Football Scores Sep 16, 2007
Scottsboro 36, Butler 9. Selma 14, Sidney Lanier 13. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Small plane crashes near Bellamy leaving pilot dead Sep 15, 2007
Stallings had found his true calling during the last few years, his family in Scottsboro told reporters Friday. He dreamed of one day owning his own plane to make angel flights for individuals needing air transportation for medical reasons, they said. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Alabama Sports Writers AssociationPrep Football Rankings, Sept. 12 Sep 13, 2007
Others receiving votes: Benjamin Russell (2-0) 27, Scottsboro (2-0) 23, Gardendale (2-0) 16, Athens (1-1) 11, Etowah (1-1) 11, Pleasant Grove (2-0) 11, Cullman (2-0) 10, Greenville (2-0) 8, Henderson-Troy (2-0) 6, Erwin (2-0) 5, Spanish Fort (2-0) 5, Demopolis (1-1) 4, Fairfield (1-1) 4, Bibb Co. (2-0) 3, Chelsea (2-0) 3, Albertville (2-0) 2, Gulf Shores (2-0) 1 ... Ron Ingram, Birmingham News (chairman); Ross Wood, Clarke Co. Democrat (co-chairman); Kevin Taylor, Alex City Outlook; Rob Rice,... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Alabama warehouse sold as part of $11M deal Sep 8, 2007
A Scottsboro manufacturing facility has been sold as part of an $11 million deal by its owner, telecommunications company ... along with a 150,000-square-foot vacant manufacturing facility in Scottsboro. (Birmingham Business Journal)
CommScope sells real estate for $11M Sep 8, 2007
and a 150,000-square-foot vacant manufacturing facility in Scottsboro, Ala. The sales will be recorded in the company's third-quarter results. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Alabama Sports Writers Association Rankings - Sept. 5 Sep 6, 2007
Others receiving votes: Benjamin Russell (1-0) 24, Athens (0-1) 16, Scottsboro (1-0) 16, Etowah (0-1) 8, Pleasant Grove (1-0) 8, Charles Henderson (1-0) 6, Cullman (1-0) 5, Mortimer Jordan (0-1) 5, Greenville. (1-0) 4, Hartselle (0-1) 4, Fairfield (0-1) 3, Bibb Co. (1-0) 2, Gardendale. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES Sep 1, 2007
Scottsboro 20, Guntersville 14. Shelby Co. 13, St. Clair Co. 0. (WSJA.com, AL)
Three local teams receive votes in ASWA preseason football poll Aug 2, 2007
ASWA state ranking committee: Ron Ingram, Birmingham News; Ross Wood, Clarke County Democrat; Nick Birdsong, Anniston Star; Michael Nascone, Atmore Advance; Rob Rice, Blount Countian; Chris McCarthy; Cherokee County Herald; Brandon Shields, Cullman Times; Justin Graves, Athens News-Courier; Brooke Milam, Decatur Daily; David Mundee, Dothan Eagle; Lee Peacock, Evergreen Courant; Newton Peters, Florala News; Gregg DeWalt, Florence Times Daily; Lew Gilliland, Fort Payne Times-Journal; Paul Beaudry,... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Making a splash Jul 27, 2007
5 points, beating second place Scottsboro by an astounding 221. 5 points. (Madison County Record, AL)
Saban knows Tide expectations are high Jul 27, 2007
Jerry Platt, a 55-year-old retiree who wore an Alabama T-shirt, had an Alabama cell phone cover and carried a portrait of Saban from last spring's "A-Day' game, drove two hours from his home in Scottsboro, Ala. He seemed to have a slightly quicker time table. "It's probably going to take three years," Platt said. "He's got to get his players in. It could be three or four years before we win a national championship, but I believe he's going to do it. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Where are they now? Jul 5, 2007
The 9- and 10-year-old Angels are trying to win the state title beginning Friday in Scottsboro. The Dixie Boys 13-year-olds begins district play today in Eufaula and the Dixie Boys 14-year-olds advanced to district after coming in second place in sub-district. (Troy Messenger, AL)
We should all keep in mind the words of Scout Finch Jun 30, 2007
Other sources suggest that o Kill a Mockingbird was inspired by the Scottsboro Boys, nine black youths who in 1931 tried to get from Alabama to Memphis by oboeing on a freight train. After an altercation with some hoboeing white youths, the boys were arrested and subsequently convicted of raping two white women who had also been on the train despite the fact that one alleged victim admitted to lying about the rape so she could avoid getting arrested. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Angels win district Jun 27, 2007
He said his team will keep practicing until the state tournament, which begins July 6 in Scottsboro. n practice we will focus on hitting because we will face tougher hitting than we have so far, Taylor said. (Troy Messenger, AL)
June 1-15, 2007 Obituaries Jun 26, 2007
Joe Beavers, 80 Joe C. Beavers, formerly of Rossville, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Scottsboro, Ala. He was 80. (Catoosa County News, GA)
