The Clarion Newspaper

13/07/2025

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the first edition of The Clarion newspaper. We are so very grateful to be your only locally owned and operated community newspaper. As the volume number on page one rolls over to #20 on this week's edition, we're admittedly a little bit proud as well. We are so thankful to our community and our readers, to our staff (both past and present) and to all of our advertisers and weekly contributors. We are humbled by your continued support. We look forward to continuing to serve our community in the coming years. Thank you for 19 years!

11/07/2025

A special weather statement has been issued for Stevenson AL, Skyline AL and Hytop AL until 2:00 PM CDT

11/07/2025

Food for Thought's annual fundraiser is underway. This program is vital to helping children throughout Scottsboro and Jackson County schools who are facing food insecurity. Click the link to learn more and see how you can help.

https://clarionnews.org/food-for-thought-begins-annual-fundraiser/

11/07/2025

Fatal crash on Hwy 35

From ALEA HUNTSVILLE POST:
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, has claimed the life of an Attalla man. Tyler B. Sims, 32, was fatally injured when the 2000 International tractor-trailer that he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and then overturned. Sims was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.

The crash occurred on Alabama 35 near Jackson County 67, approximately one mile south of Scottsboro, in Jackson County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate

10/07/2025

*Alert CANCELLED*
The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, AMBER Alert:
The Auburn Police Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency asks for your assistance in locating Jibreel Harun, black male, three years of age. Jibreel Harun was last seen in Auburn on July 7, 2025, and is believed to be in extreme danger. Jibreel is believed to be abducted by Aaron Dontay Williams, a 41-year-old black male. They may be traveling in a 2010 gray Honda Accord bearing Alabama plate 43A224A. If you have any information regarding this missing child, please contact the Auburn Police Department at (334) 501-7313; or call 911.

10/07/2025

A special weather statement has been issued for Hollywood AL and Fackler AL until 2:15 PM CDT

10/07/2025

From ALEA:

Crash with road closure on Hwy 35

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m. Thursday, has caused road blockage. All lanes on Alabama 35 near Alabama 40, in Jackson County are currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.

Send a message to learn more

10/07/2025

From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Huntsville Post:

Fatal crash in Jackson County

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, has claimed the life of a Meridianville woman. Taylor M. Hawkins, 33, was fatally injured when the 2017 Ford Edge that she was a passenger in left the roadway, struck a ditch and then a tree. Hawkins was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, Courtney D. Hawkins, 29, of Scottsboro, was also not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was injured and transported to the Highlands Hospital for medical treatment.

The crash occurred on U.S. 72 near Alabama 65, approximately two miles north of Paint Rock, in Jackson County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

09/07/2025

08/07/2025

Jackson County DHR is holding a school supplies drive for Jackson County foster children. See the flyer for details.

We are preparing back packs for the upcoming school year! Every year we work with DHR to ensure that every single school aged child in foster care receives a brand new back pack & supplies. The kiddos get so excited each year over their back to school items. And it helps them head into the new school year with confidence that they have everything they need. Can you help us fill their bookbags? Donations can be dropped off at the front desk of DHR.

08/07/2025

A special weather statement has been issued for Scottsboro AL, Hollywood AL and Skyline AL until 4:45 PM CDT

08/07/2025