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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

Mayor presents certificates of election to unopposed candidates

Published on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 13:45

The Scottsboro City Council recently held a work session and regular meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 11:30

Keys to Skipping a Bait
As the summer progresses and the water continues to increase in temperature, we all find that the bass start to hunt the shade during the day.

Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Published on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 11:29

Overcoming Bitterness
In every relationship, chances are you will face some sort of conflict. When it’s an unhealthy intimate partner relationship, conflict often becomes abusive and traumatic.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 11:28

Respect for God’s holiness
A talk-show I heard about a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike.