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šŸŒ± How Scottsboroā€™s new K-9 drug task force is already making arrests

Scottsboro, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Scottsboro! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Scottsboroā€™s new K-9 drug task force is already making arrests
  • When and where Scottsboro kicks off its state playoff run

Also on today's calendar: APQS Roadshow- Longarm Experience: Scottsboro, AL and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Scottsboro police launch first-ever drug task force with K-9 unit (waff.com subscription) ā€” Scottsboro police have launched their first dedicated drug task force, featuring K-9 Amp, a newly trained drug-detection dog already helping make multiple arrests. Led by Investigator Ryley McBride, the two-officer unit gives the department its first specialized drug-enforcement tool, and Chief Greg Godfrey says theyā€™re taking a zero-tolerance stance toward illegal narcotics in town.
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ā€¢ The 2026 AHSAA boys soccer round one pairings and schedule (gadsdentimes.com) ā€” Scottsboro soccer fans can circle Thursday, April 23, when Scottsboro High visits A.P. Brewer at 7 p.m. in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. The schedule lays out all opening-round boys soccer matchups statewide, but this road test is the key date for local supporters.
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  • On Friday, April 17, the Alabama Justice Information Commission celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a special event at the U.
    S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, held inside Saturn V Hall. The event welcomed leaders and representatives from agencies throughout Alabama,ā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • April 20-24 is National Youth Violence Prevention Week.
    This week, people work together to help stop violence among kids and teens. Young people can help make their schools and neighborhoods safer. Learnā€¦ (Nextdoor )
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  • LHC Group posted a job opening for Hospice Volunteer Coordinator in Scottsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsboro here.

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Scottsboro

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