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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

Mary Virginia Cargile

Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:10

Mary Virginia Cargile, age 79 of Scottsboro, passed away on June 29, 2024.

Thomas Michael “Mike” Beeler

Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 06:10

Thomas Michael “Mike” Beeler, age 70 of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

All Jackson Co. School District students to receive free meals

Published on Thursday, 11 July 2024 12:14

The Jackson County School District recently announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2024-2025, the Jackson County School District will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This USDA provision allows children to participate in the school meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.

Food for Thought annual fundraiser

Published on Thursday, 11 July 2024 12:07

School will be starting next month. Scottsboro and Jackson County food backpack programs will be providing food for their most food insecure children.