Barnes to Present at APL
Western history author and lecturer Jeff Barnes brings the life and legend of the notorious Jesse James to the Alliance Public Library on Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m. The Humanities Nebraska-sponsored talk is free and open to the public.
“A Bad Man in a Better Place: Jesse James in Nebraska” covers the outlaw and his family’s several visits to the Cornhusker State, from the 1860s until just before his assassination in 1882. “Jesse James typically isn’t thought of in connection with Nebraska, but he was here,” said Barnes. “Nebraska was where the outlaw could find family and friends. It was where he could plan amazing robberies, make a recovery or an escape, and even sit for his most famous photograph. He wanted to buy a farm here and possibly retire here.”
Barnes will also discuss the historical legend of Frank and Jesse James in the Devils Nest area of northeast Nebraska, a remnant of which can still be found. The 45-minute presentation includes rarely seen images and seldom-heard stories of James, with the opportunity for questions afterward.
REAL ID Required for Travel
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Alliance Municipal Airport would like to remind the public that starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older (including those flying domestically) who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or acceptable alternative form of identification, such as a passport can expect to face delays, additional screening, and possibility of not being permitted into the security checkpoint. This requirement is outlined in the REAL ID Act, which mandates federal agencies to accept only state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards that meet specific security standards.
To determine if a Nebraska driver’s license or identification card is REAL ID-compliant, look for the gold star in the upper righthand corner. The presence of this star indicates the credential is REAL ID-compliant.