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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

Kevin Michael Clements

Published on Wednesday, 27 September 2023 08:01

Kevin Michael Clements, age 20 of Grant, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Budget amendments approved

Published on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:24

During the recent joint work session and council meeting held by the Scottsboro City Council, members discussed a budget amendment for the Police Department. Chief of Police Ron Latimer stated that in May 2022 the police Tahoes were ordered.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness – The Silent Killer

Published on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:22

If you pass by our office on Veterans Drive during the month of September, you’ll see four large teal bows hanging from the columns on the front of our building.