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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

Paul Hastings

Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 07:37

Mr. Paul David Hastings, 60 of Scottsboro passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Graveside services were held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Bro. Duran Teague officiating.

Joseph Hall

Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 07:35

Mr. Joseph “Joey” William Hall, 48 of Rainsville passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Wanda Griffin

Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 07:34

Mrs. Wanda Griffin, 77 of Scottsboro passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Bro. Scotty Guerin and Bro. Mike Guerin officiating.

Robbie Galloway

Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 07:32

Mr. Robbie Galloway, 63 of Section passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 with burial following in Pine Haven Cemetery.