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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

Reba Bailey

Published on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 08:06

Mrs. Reba Jo Bailey, 86 of Fort Payne passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Lora Ashmore

Published on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 08:05

Mrs. Lora E. Ashmore, 97 of Scottsboro passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Your Legislative Delegation

Published on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 08:25

Governor Ivey called legislators to a special session on Monday, September 27, 2021. The Alabama Senate was presented with a bill that addressed the prison infrastructure in the state.

30 Minutes with Mayor McCamy

Published on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 08:20

Mayor McCamy sat down to talk about paving going on in Scottsboro. According to the mayor, milling has begun on Bob Jones Road as of early last week. Once milling on Bob Jones is complete, it will begin on Anderson, after which, resurfacing will begin on both roads.