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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

Love shouldn’t hurt – ever – 03/25/20

Published on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 14:38

The Lies We Tell Ourselves
by Rebecca Hieronymi

“But, he can change, right?” I’m going to be extremely honest with you. If your partner has shown any abusive behaviors, they are not likely to change.

Thoughts from The Bible – 03/25/20

Published on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 14:29

Be not afraid
by Terry Broome

A little boy came to his father, looking much in earnest and asked: “Is Satan bigger than I am?”

CASA desperate for volunteers

Published on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 14:24

by Martha Smith

Kelly Klein, Executive Director for CASA of North Sand Mountain, the organization responsible for training Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers, posted a candid video on Facebook, detailing just one house visit out of many, in which she describes harrowing conditions for two small children.