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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

Kirkland seeks District 23 House seat

Published on Thursday, 24 February 2022 15:34

I was born and raised in Jackson County. My wife of 44 years, Pamela, and I raised our kids here and are now watching our grandchildren grow up here.

Council approves surplus of land, premium pay

Published on Thursday, 24 February 2022 15:25

The Scottsboro City Council voted to declare the property on 301 North Houston Street as a surplus, allowing the city to deed the property over to the Scottsboro Boys and Girls Club.