The  Daily Sentinel, Jackson County's oldest newspaper has its beginnings in 1887, when the then called The Progressive Age was started by publisher W.T. Boyle.    In 1911 then owner, M.L. Tucker bought The Jackson County Union News and The Scottsboro Citizen, then sold them to James S. Benson. In 1938 Mr. Benson bought the Jackson County Sentinel and The Progressive Age and by 1957, Dixie Newspapers owned enough interest in these two publications merging them into The Sentinel-Age Publishing Company which later became Scottsboro Newspapers.   These two newspapers would later become known as The Sentinel-Age by 1962, remaining a semi-weekly publication.  Carmage Walls of Walls Newspapers became the principal owner of Scottsboro Newspapers in the early 1960's becoming the only company to own the publication for most of its 100 years of existence.  In 1970, The Sentinel-Age became The Daily Sentinel and was expanded to 5 days a week. 

In July 2008, Brad Shurett came on board as Editor and Publisher of The Daily Sentinel and President of Scottsboro Newspapers, Inc.  The newspaper has relocated three times since 1970 as advancements in newspaper publishing came available.  The need for a larger and more modern facility due to printing and technical improvements prompted the newspaper to move to its most current location at 701 Veterans Drive. 

The Daily Sentinel has a circulation of around 5000.  They are involved in many community activities and organizations including the Chamber's Focus Jackson, Scottsboro Rotary Club, and Kiwanis Club as well as helping with school supplies for the Scottsboro and Jackson County School systems.  The Carmage and Martha Walls foundation recently made a $5000 donation on behalf of The Daily Sentinel to IMPACT Learning Center.  Vital to any newspaper is its recognition for a job well done.  They were recently awarded first place for Best Public Service for their coverage of the Jackson Courthouse security as well as third place for Best Editorial page.  Both areas are vital in the Daily Sentinel's ability to affect positive change in our community. 

The Daily Sentinel's newest addition to its publication is the magazine called JACKSON.  Focusing on life in Jackson County, it will be published 3 times a year. 

The Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank The Daily Sentinel for supporting Focus Jackson and Jackson County.