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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

Margie Brock

Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2023 11:50

Mrs. Margie Ann Brock, 89 of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Mary Baker

Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2023 11:49

Mary Lou Baker, 88 of Stevenson, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Odds Are Alabama shines light on dangers of fentanyl

Published on Thursday, 30 March 2023 09:49

According to a 2022 United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laboratory study, six out of 10 fake pills seized by the DEA contained a potentially deadly dose of Fentanyl.

Foster and adoptive families: How you can help!

Published on Thursday, 30 March 2023 09:44

Jackson County’s Foster Closet is in desperate need of donations, especially diapers of all sizes, not just newborn sizes, and wipes, diaper ointment, etc.