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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

Ruth Collins

Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 07:36

Mrs. Ruth Collins, 76 of Rainsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Al Butler

Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 07:35

Mr. James “Al” Alvin Butler, Jr., born on Saturday, June 25, 1955 to James, Sr. and Inez Butler in Fort Payne, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Johnny Mack Tubbs

Published on Monday, 07 February 2022 12:16

Mr. Johnny Mack Tubbs, 73 of Hollywood, died on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam Conflict, an exceptional carpenter in Jackson County for many years, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Rich seeks re-election for District 1 Commission

Published on Thursday, 03 February 2022 13:45

I was very honored four years ago when the people of Jackson County selected me as their representative for District 1 on the Jackson County Commission.