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STAR ID enforcement deadline approaching

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.But, what does this really mean? Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a… READ_MORE

“Don’t drop it on Alabama” this weekend

The statewide “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup, an annual event coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), will be held during April. The “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup is offered to all 67 Alabama counties, municipalities and statewide volunteer groups. Over 140 cities, counties… READ_MORE

Flat Rock School to close

The Jackson County Board of Education recently voted to close Flat Rock School. Similar to the Board’s decision seven years ago to close Paint Rock Valley School, the decision was based on enrollment numbers in part. The decision came a little over a week after Jackson County Board of Education… READ_MORE

Brenda Fortner Burroughs

Published on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:34

Brenda Fortner Burroughs, age 66 of Grant, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Kenneth Bell

Published on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:33

Kenneth Bell, age 79 of Rainsville, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

JCHA January meeting to feature film & photo expert Sam Hall

Published on Monday, 22 January 2024 15:27

The Jackson County Historical Association will meet at Down on Main Street in Stevenson on Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 pm to hear film and photo expert Sam Hall. The venue was formerly known as the Isabella Theater and is located at 114 West Main Street in downtown Stevenson.

Free Shred Day

Published on Thursday, 18 January 2024 15:27

First Southern State Bank will host a free Community Shred Day on Friday, January 26 at the City of Scottsboro Civic Center in Goose Pond Colony at 876 Ed Hembree Drive in Scottsboro.