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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, 25 April 2023 10:11

What do I do after an assault?
In an ideal world, we would never even have to talk about sexual assault. However, we don’t live in that world, but instead our statistics show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 10:11

Farewell, Dear Readers
On July 3. 2013 I began this wonderful venture of writing “Thoughts From The Bible.” My thoughts have been Bible-Centered, and so my farewell article should be the same. Bear with me first with an expression of gratitude to the owners and editors of the Clarion for allowing me the privilege to share those thoughts with the whole of Jackson County. Thank you also reader friends. I began my desire to be a Gospel preacher at a very young age of 10 years old.