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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

Matthew Brian Ferry

Published on Monday, 16 September 2024 09:08

Matthew Brian Ferry, age 35 of Scottsboro, passed away on September 10, 2024.

Jennifer Deliane Edwards

Published on Monday, 16 September 2024 09:07

Jennifer Deliane Edwards, age 53 of Arab, formerly of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Business Directory

Published on Friday, 13 September 2024 11:51

Check out the services and products offered by these local businesses.

Know the symptoms of “The Silent Killer”

Published on Thursday, 12 September 2024 08:28

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. Most will travel by and probably never take notice, but for some of us, their meaning carries a message deeper than the words on this page can convey.