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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

Curtis Dale Clark

Published on Wednesday, 24 July 2024 06:21

Curtis Dale Clark, age 71, passed away on July 10, 2024.

2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Published on Thursday, 18 July 2024 12:04

Alabama will hold its 19th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, July 19 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 21 at midnight. Both the City of Scottsboro and Jackson County will participate in the tax-free weekend, allowing shoppers to purchase certain school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales tax. Local sales tax may still apply. All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally declared exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.