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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

Kennamer seeks District II Commission seat

Published on Friday, 11 February 2022 10:51

To the citizens of Jackson County, I am a candidate for Jackson County Commission District II, and I ask you for your vote and support in the May 24th election!

Nance seeks Commission Chairman position

Published on Friday, 11 February 2022 10:49

I am proud to have served my country and appreciate Governor Ivey gave me the opportunity to serve our county.

Severe winter weather intensifying Red Cross blood crisis

Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 08:53

Feb. 8, 2022 — As severe winter storms continue to move through the country, the American Red Cross asks those in areas unaffected by weather to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their community.

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 08:28

Winter Carolina rigs
by Mike Gerry

Every year as we move to the wintertime where the bass are staging, getting a bite seems to be exceedingly difficult and a Carolina rig can be fished many ways and rigged differently to entice bass in the frigid winter water.