Leadership Jackson County

07/21/2026

Leadership Jackson County application period is now open!!!

Leadership Jackson County is a program designed to develop and enhance community leadership. Participants from diverse backgrounds will gain expanded knowledge of our community, develop relationships and acquire skills to assure a more active and effective volunteer role in addressing community needs.
Participants in Leadership Jackson County will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the landscape and people of Jackson County. The class will be exposed monthly to different aspects of what makes Jackson County a great place to work, live and play. The class begins with an orientation day where participants will network and develop team building skills. This will be followed by monthly tours emphasizing agriculture, history, community services and healthcare, education, economic development and local government. New to this year’s program will be Energy and Finance Day, where participants will learn about energy needs in Jackson County and learn about personal financial growth. Participants will also spend two days in Montgomery learning about state government and meeting their representatives as part of the Montgomery Drive-In.

Applications for the next class are available at the Jackson County Extension Office in the Jackson County Courthouse Annex located at 205 Liberty Lane in Scottsboro or email Matthew Webb at [email protected]. Deadline for applying is August 14th and the cost is $650 per participant. The class will be limited to 16 participants this year. The class will begin in late September or early October.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider.

03/20/2026

Local Government Day didn't disappoint! Today both the Leadership Jackson County and Junior Leadership Jackson County participated in a mock trial and heard from government officials. Appreciate Judge Brent Benson and the participating attorneys for assisting during the mock trial. Also appreciate our local government officials for speaking to the group: Chairman Bill Nance, Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy, Section Mayor Rick Hanback, Revenue Commissioner Jeff Arnold, Probate Judge Victor Manning, Circuit Clerk Bart Buchanan, Sheriff Rocky Harnen, and Public Works Jonathan Campbell. Also appreciate the tours provided by the Scottsboro Fire Department, Scottsboro Police Department, Jackson County Jail Jackson County Emergency Management and Jackson County Courthouse Annex.

03/20/2026

🌱 Ready to grow your homesteading skills? Join us for a workshop featuring tracks in horticulture, animal sciences, and food safety & nutrition—perfect for anyone looking to live more sustainably and confidently.
🎨 Bringing the kids? We’ve got dedicated youth activities, including rabbit and poultry sessions, plus creative art lessons to keep young homesteaders inspired.

Come learn, connect, and cultivate new skills with a community that loves to grow at the 2026 Homesteading on Sand Mountain Workshop, hosted by DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall County Extension Offices.

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 (& 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱!)
📅 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 18𝘵𝘩, 2026
🕛Sign in at 8:30 am, Program begins at 9:00 am
📍Northeast Alabama Community College (Math, Science & Tech. Building)
138 AL Hwy 35 Rainsville, AL 35986
✔️ Register at: www.aces.edu/go/sandmtnhomestead or call your local Extension office by April 18th to secure your lunch.

02/26/2026

State Government Day in Montgomery! Toured and visited the State Capitol, Archives, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, State House, First White House of the Confederacy and the Governor’s Mansion. Thank you Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for hosting us for lunch!

01/15/2026

Healthcare Day for Jr. Leadership! Appreciate Vicki Watts and Debbie Ashburn for planning the day. Tour of Highland Hospital, etiquette lesson and lunch at the Rec Com and ended the day bagging up 466 bags for Nourish One Child. Great day!

10/10/2025

Both the junior and adult Leadership Jackson County classes had their Agriculture and Natural Resources Days this week. Agriculture is big in Jackson County with annual receipts of $211 million per year. We appreciate the opportunity to hear or visit Jackson County Farmers Federation, Jackson Farmers Coop, Tri Green, Mud Creek Veterinary, Goose Pond Colony, Lake Majestic Farms and Chandler Farms. Appreciate the support of meals and transportation from Jackson Farmers Coop, Tri Green, Jackson County Farmers Federation, Nutrien, and North Alabama Electric.

10/07/2025

Orientation Day!

Both classes had Orientation Day in September where they got to know their new class members and enjoy some team building activities. Thank you to Scottsboro-Jackson County Senior Center and New Home Bible Camp for hosting these groups. Special appreciation to National Boiler Service for sponsoring the meal for the Junior Leadership class!

10/01/2025

On Sept. 24, Jackson County Junior Leadership held it annual orientation day at New Home Bible Camp in Henagar. At the orientation, the class of 44 students learned about the

08/13/2025

Deadline is fast approaching!

08/07/2025