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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

Donald Brantley

Published on Thursday, 29 August 2024 07:51

Donald Wayne Branley, of Scottsboro, formerly of Winchester, Tenn., passed away on August 4, 2024.

Kolaitis named Athletic Director

Published on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 13:25

Northeast Alabama Community College named Jimmy Kolaitis as the College’s first full-time Athletic Director earlier this week.

VFW Post 6073 Auxiliary celebrates 75 years

Published on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 13:17

On August 21, 2024, the VFW Post 6073 Auxiliary marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 75th anniversary.

Jackson County CAC requests funding

Published on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 13:14

During last week’s Scottsboro City Council work session, the Jackson County Children’s Advocacy Center requested funding in the amount of $300,000 from the opioid settlement funds received by the City of Scottsboro. It was noted that of the $8.5 million distributed, $730,000 was given to the Alabama Boys and Girls Club.