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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

Redstone commits $2 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North AL

Published on Thursday, 15 July 2021 10:58

Redstone Federal Credit Union announced recently that it will donate $2 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama to support its capital campaign.

Fishing tip of the week

Published on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 08:18

Jig profile
by Mike Gerry

As we move to more offshore summertime fishing one of the oldest, most successful baits is the forever fished football jig.

Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Published on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 08:16

How to Provide Support
by Teresia Smith

Have you ever felt that it’s hard to really know what to say or do whenever someone you care about is hurting?

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 08:13

Blessings & Responsibilities Of Being A Christian
by Terry Broome

Most people have some events in life that take on special significance to them. These might vary from person to person. Some of the things that come to mind are: birth, graduation, landing a good job, marriage, children, and don’t forget, having grand children! But the most important event for anyone is that of becoming a Christian! Being a Christian not only affects us in this life, it affects each of us for all ETERNITY.