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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
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Tourism is looking up for Jackson County
- Published on Thursday, 15 June 2023 10:36
State economic impact report reveals an 11.5% increase in tourism for Jackson County.
Mistletoe Market date set; seeking sponsors
- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:23
Scottsboro Woman’s League is a service organization founded in 1968. The organization raises funds for local programs that provide services to the residents of Jackson County.
Scottsboro Woman’s League will host its 8th annual Mistletoe Market on November 17th-19th, 2023. The Mistletoe Market is an upscale Christmas Market held at Goose Pond Civic Center with over 30 vendors from across the Southeast. The past few years have drawn over 1,000 visitors to the market.
Funds raised by the market are donated to local organizations who benefit residents of Scottsboro and Jackson County. These organizations rely on donations to provide their services:
Scottsboro Education Foundation
Impact Learning Center
Jackson County Christmas Charities
Celebrate Recovery
DHR of Jackson County
The ARC of Jackson County
Turning Point Pregnancy Center of Scottsboro
Crisis Services – Domestic Violence Coalition
Downtown Scottsboro
Local Scholarships
Scottsboro Public Library Summer Program
Redemption Town Partners
Nourish One Child
Scottsboro Woman’s League is now seeking sponsorships for the 2023 Mistletoe Market. (See the flyers below for more details.)
For more information or you have questions, please contact Brittany Lambert at 256.609.0024 or Candace Amos at 256.608.9096.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:06
Jigging spoon
When the water gets hot, and the bass are looking for oxygen, looking for cooler water or just suspending, nothing duplicates that results of a jiggling spoon. What makes it even better than most realize is it’s bait that even the most inexperienced angler can use and be successful.
Simply Yaya
- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:05
Easy like Sunday morning…
I’m sitting here this Sunday morning, and I’m ashamed to say my mind is more focused on my problems than my blessings. I know I’m not the only person that does this. The sun is shining, life is good, but here I sit – stressing over things I can’t control.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:04
Body Safety
We all look forward to summer break. Long play-filled days, kids sleeping in, and not feeling so rushed. Even though school is out, most parents are still at their job and babysitters are watching the kids. We all try to make sure we hire a responsible sitter, one who is not zoned out into a smartphone and who is actually caring for our children.
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