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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

Love shouldn’t hurt

Published on Thursday, 29 August 2024 08:16

Minimizing Abuse
by Teresia Smith

“There is no justification for abuse by a partner, but it’s also hard to admit you’re a victim” (Amanda Kippert). Many intimate partner abuse survivors have a hard time accepting that their partner’s behaviors are abusive. There is a part of them that wants to excuse behaviors and even blame themselves. Until you are out of the relationship and can look back with clarity, you may not truly understand the abuse you experienced.