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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

County Road 17 set for overhaul

Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 15:34

by Martha Smith

The Jackson County Commission voted and passed several items at the last regular meeting held on February 10, 2020.

Fire Chief Necklaus honored

Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 15:24

by Martha Smith
Scottsboro City Fire Chief Gene Necklaus was recently honored by the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (AAFC) with the commendation of Fire Chief of the Year.

Three promoted at FSSB

Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 09:43

STEVENSON– Jack Lovelady, President and Chief Executive Officer at First Southern State Bank, today announced the promotion of veteran bankers Larrian Mason, Mark O’Leary, and Sherry Jo Rogers.