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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

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 12:02

Do I have to forgive?
After someone has been hurt, at some point they come across the F-word. Forgiveness. After experiencing a trauma, it is very difficult to think of forgiving the person who harmed you – Especially if they never acknowledged what they did or if they never suffered consequences for their actions.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 12:01

The immutability of God
As we continue looking at God, we come to another attribute of God that is of necessity. When God is described as immutable, that means He is devoid of all change.

Ruby Woodall

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 11:59

Ruby Ethelene Black Woodall, born on Sunday, January 27, 1929 to Oscar and Bessie Black, peacefully passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 11, 2023 with her children and grandchildren at her bedside.