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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
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HMC to offer first dose COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine on February 18 & 19
- Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 10:04
Highlands Medical Center will host two first dose COVID-19 Moderna vaccine clinics on Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. while supplies last. Three hundred vaccines will be available each of these days. The clinics will be held in the main lobby of HMC.
Heritage Center raising funds for addition
- Published on Thursday, 04 February 2021 14:09
by Martha Smith
The Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center is currently raising funds to complete a 3,000+ square foot addition to the back of the Brown-Proctor House, where the center is currently housed. The project has been in the works since 2013, and construction was finally able to begin last year.
CASA of North Sand Mtn to hold fundraiser
- Published on Thursday, 04 February 2021 14:02
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of NSM, serving the children of Jackson and DeKalb counties, is holding a Casino Night fundraiser.
Courthouse surveillance sweep yields nothing
- Published on Thursday, 04 February 2021 13:59
by Martha Smith
At the Jackson County Commission meeting held on Monday, January 25, 2021, Interim Chairman Jason Venable gave an update on the counter-surveillance sweep that was done at the courthouse after allegations of covert surveillance surfaced. Venable held a four-page report as he gave the results.
Fishing tip of the week
- Published on Wednesday, 03 February 2021 12:09
High water lakes
by Mike Gerry
As we move into February, one thing you can count on is plenty of rain in this part of the country! That said, we can expect some extremely high-water conditions along with days of strong current to drive the fish out of the deeper edges of the channel.
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