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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

Debra Renee Bedwell

Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 06:27

Debra Renee Bedwell, age 63, passed away on June 8, 2024.

Bernard Ivan “Ben” Bates

Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 06:26

Bernard Ivan “Ben” Bates, age 63 of Hollywood, passed away on June 4, 2024.

Leslie “Les” Barbee, Sr.

Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 06:25

Leslie “Les” Barbee, Sr., age 89 of Scottsboro, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Scottsboro Municipal election set for August 27

Published on Thursday, 13 June 2024 11:21

The City of Scottsboro will hold its municipal election on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Qualifying for the election began Tuesday, June 11 and runs through Tuesday, June 25. If necessary a run-off election will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.