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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

Coy Baldwin

Published on Monday, 20 December 2021 13:25

Mr. Coy Lee Baldwin, 75 of Rainsville passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Grand Jury Report: Winter 2021

Published on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 11:34

“We, the Grand Jury for Jackson County, Alabama, having completed our work for this session, submit the following report:

Council prepares for Goose Pond Island rezoning vote

Published on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 11:33

Residents on Goose Pond Island have expressed their concerns over a development that will begin in their communities within the next couple of years.

30 Minutes with Mayor McCamy

Published on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 11:31

Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy has recently attended several important items on his schedule, including a Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County board meeting.