Hale students named to President’s List at UWA
The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 500 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 academic semester. The President’s List gives recognition to undergraduate students with exceptionally high grades for the semester — those with grade-point averages of 3.80 or higher, completing at least twelve semester credit hours, with... Read More
Ben Edgar Yeager
Ben Edgar Yeager, 88, of Eutaw, passed away on January 10, 2026, at home. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Union Christian Church in Union, Alabama, with Pastor Philip Lee and Pastor Ken Lee officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held... Read More
Norma Burns Wilson
Norma Burns Wilson, 83, of Eutaw, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw, with Bro. Dan Arsenault officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hartwell and... Read More
Linda G. Poole
Sis. Linda G. Manley Poole was born to the proud parentage of Lillie B. Thomas and Edgar Manley on March 28, 1955, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Being reared in a Christian home, Linda accepted Christ at an early age and joined Weeping Mary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Later, she joined Shiloh Church in Greensboro, Alabama,... Read More
David James Fields
David James “Anthony” Fields, 65, of Greensboro, died on January 12, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1960, to Queen Fields Craig. His beloved and beautiful mother, father and five siblings preceded him in death. David leaves to cherish his memories the love of his life, Marilyn Faye Hicks; two sons, Kiara (Michelle) Hicks... Read More
Mike Collins
Michael Fitzgerald “Mike” Collins, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 61, in the comfort of his home. He was born on May 22, 1964, in Greensboro. Michael was the son of Willie Albert Collins Sr. and Viola Collins, who both preceded him in... Read More
Applications are now open for the 2026 Ala. Governor’s Office Summer Internship
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This nine-week program offers college students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in state government while working alongside dedicated professionals in the executive branch. A staunch advocate for education and a former teacher, Governor... Read More
Alabama Power offers tips for saving energy and money during fluctuating winter weather
Since December, parts of the state have had nine days where the temperature jumped or dropped by at least 10 degrees from one day to the next. Another drop is on its way, as we’re expected to wake up Thursday to temperatures in the 20s, with lows staying below freezing for the next seven days.... Read More
IRS opened 2025 tax filing season on Monday, January 26
IRS Opens 2026 Tax Filing Season Date: January 26, 2026For: Tax Year 2025 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially opened the 2026 tax filing season and is now accepting federal individual income tax returns for 2025. The IRS expects about 164 million returns to be filed ahead of the April 15, 2026 federal deadline. Message from IRS CEO Frank J. Bisignano emphasized: 2026 marks America’s 250th... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
A Banana Pudding Journey If you’re like me, you love banana pudding in all its variations. My mother made it like just about anyone would: some instant banana pudding, Cool Whip, and Nilla Wafers. She would line a bowl with cookies, add the pudding, top with the Cool Whip, and finish it with more cookies for good... Read More