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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

Council considers purchase of fire boats

Published on Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:54

by Marth Smith

Scottsboro Fire Chief Gene Necklaus presented the recommendation for the purchase of two fire boats at the last City Council work session held on Monday, February 17, 2020.

It’s about the bike

Published on Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:53

by Martha Smith

Some are fortunate enough to go through their entire lives without a single wake-up call in the guise of a health scare. Jackson County Courthouse Security Deputy Barry Munza is not one of those people.

Thoughts from the Bible – 02/26/20

Published on Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:52

by Terry Broome

Warming by a fire we did not build
An article in a Christian publication several years ago carried these words on behalf of Christian Education: “Christian Education prepares the mind and body for Christian service.