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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
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Love shouldn’t hurt
- Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:19
Boundaries, Consent and Dating
by Teresia Smith
Parenting teens can be some of the most challenging years of life. There are so many potential pitfalls so it is smart to have regular talks with them from time to time to check in and make connections. It’s great if these talks happen naturally. One great place is in the car when there’s nothing else distracting. When developmentally appropriate, it’s important to have talks about dating, modesty, boundaries, and consent.
Thoughts from The Bible
- Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:17
Jesus is the Promised Christ
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God,” (1 John 5:1, ESV). This is the fifth time in the letter of 1 John that Jesus has been referred to as the Christ. We have seen that the Christ is our righteous advocate (2:1), that believers have fellowship with Him (1:3), that antichrists deny Him as the Christ (2:22), and that we are commanded to trust in Him (3:23). But what does it actually mean to believe that Jesus is the Christ?
Charles “Chuck” Newton Nelson, Jr.
- Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:15
Charles “Chuck” Newton Nelson, Jr., age 59 of Scottsboro, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Justin Ray McGehee
- Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:14
Justin Ray McGehee, age 30 of Swearengin, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Kenneth Ray Ledbetter
- Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:13
Kenneth Ray Ledbetter, age 89 of Scottsboro, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
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