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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

Billy Brooks

Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2022 13:20

Mr. Billy J. Brooks, 83 of Hollywood, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Memorial Day: wreath laying ceremony and program

Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 08:11

Memorial Day activities have been announced for Monday, May 30, 2022.

CAC Golf Fundraiser scheduled

Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 08:08

The Jackson County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a facility established to better serve the growing number of child victims in Jackson County.

Liberty Lane building has new roof, Skyline School to place new shelter

Published on Thursday, 19 May 2022 08:07

At the Jackson County Commission regular meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2022, the motion to approve the criteria for Jackson County Economic Development Fund criteria was approved;