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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

Commission passes resolution regarding fees

Published on Tuesday, 02 May 2023 08:35

The Jackson County Commission passed a resolution regarding fees at an emergency meeting held on May 2nd.

Veterans Helping Veterans: SSgt. Gayla Sue Mendez

Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 12:45

Veterans Helping Veterans (VHV) is an all-volunteer program funded by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30.

Help is here for the hungry

Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 12:43

With inflation still on the rise, the need for food is rising in tandem. More and more local families are finding themselves in need of assistance to find enough food to feed their families every day.

Clarion fixture retires

Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 12:07

Beloved Thoughts from the Bible contributor, Terry Broome is retiring from being a local pastor and the author of the weekly article for page eight of The Clarion Newspaper.

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 10:12

Fishing has changed
It’s no secret that bass fishing on just about every lake in the country has changed drastically over the last five years. It’s certainly not easy anymore, as you are forced to be much more versatile, and your investment in becoming a good angler is nearly out of sight from a cost standpoint.

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