Shelia Washington dedicated her life to honoring the Scottsboro Boys, a group of Black teenagers unjustly convicted of crimes in the 1930s, and then led efforts to clear the names.
Breaking down the pandemicâs impact on tourism in Jackson County
The pandemic s impact on tourism in Jackson County By Stefante Randall | April 28, 2021 at 9:43 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 9:45 PM
JACKSON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Jackson County is known for its beautiful outdoors and fun activities! And people are still traveling to Jackson County despite the pandemic, just not as many as usual.
Statistics show the state of Alabama, and Jackson County, ended 2020 with a less devastating loss.
âThis time last year as the economy was starting to shut down it was originally anticipated that tourism would be down 54% both in lodging, tax and expenditures. Alabama ended in 20% loss and Jackson County ended with a 19% loss,â said Sarah Stahl, Marketing and Tourism Director of the Mountain Lakes Chamber.
Leaders in Jackson and Marshall Counties to complete economic impact study on the lake
Economic impact study By Stefante Randall | February 23, 2021 at 6:15 PM CST - Updated February 23 at 6:15 PM
SAND MOUNTAIN, Ala. (WAFF) -People camp there, fish there, and more.
Leaders in Jackson and Marshall Counties want to know just how big a part Lake Guntersville play in tourism, and how they can use that to draw more people to the area.
Sarah Stahl works for the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce. She is the Director for Marketing and Tourism and will be helping an economic impact study. Stahl said the study would benefit both Jackson and Marshall Counties.