Georgette Fowler
Georgette Edwards Fowler died on Nov. 28 at the age of 73. She was born July 6, 1952, to the late Elijah and Georgia Brown Edwards. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined Rising Star Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her father, Elijah Edwards; her mother, Georgia (Bell)... Read More
Perry County Historical and Preservation Society’s annual tour is this Saturday
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will open doors and front gates across Marion next weekend for its annual Christmas Tour, a day-long showcase of historic homes, churches, and farmsteads decorated for the holidays. The tour will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour headquarters is the Marion Female Seminary, 204 West Monroe Street,... Read More
The call is coming from inside the (halfway) house
Cops say inmate at re-entry facility, impersonating an officer, makes call to arrange his own release A Selma man has been charged with second-degree escape and impersonating a peace officer after authorities say he tried to break away from a state-run detention program in Perry County and then telephoned a woman while pretending to be... Read More
City of Uniontown looks to hire new city clerk this month
The City of Uniontown is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk/Court Clerk. This full-time position pays $42,000 annually and is responsible for a wide range of administrative, financial and clerical duties for both City Hall and Municipal Court operations. Applicants should submit a completed application, résumé and references to: City of Uniontown, AlabamaAttn:... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for unemployment compensation violation, truancy, DUI
The Hale County Sheriff’s Department has released the following report of recent activity: Arrests December 2, 2025 Angela Denise Cox, 34, of Greensboro, was arrested for truancy. December 6, 2025 Dewayne Levondre Pettway, 19, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear (two counts). Elma Carr Jr., 49, of Newbern, was arrested for an unemployment... Read More
GPD reports incidents of harassment, burglary, domestic violence, theft
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests Laafred Carter, 39, of Greensboro, was charged with N.W.N.I. Incidents November 17, 2025 Identity theft was reported on County Road 33 in Greensboro. November 18, 2025 Harassment was reported on County Road 28 in Greensboro. Harassment was reported on Armory Street in Greensboro.... Read More
State lifts restrictions on burning after recent rains
As drought conditions across the state improve with recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is rescinding the Fire Danger Advisory for all Alabama counties. The agency is constantly monitoring conditions and will continue to make recommendations regarding outdoor burning to ensure the safety of Alabama’s forestland and citizens. The AFC continues to urge... Read More
Holmes named to Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida
Lillian Holmes of Moundville, Alabama, has been named to the 2025 summer trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa, and Port Orange, Florida.
Annual Greensboro Christmas Parade and related events set for Dec. 12-13
Greensboro is getting ready to kick off its 2025 Christmas Parade Celebration with two days of festive events in downtown. The festivities will begin Friday, December 12, 2025, with a Christmas Community Choir concert, Christmas tree lighting, and fireworks show on Main Street between Whelan and Beacon streets. The program will start at 6 p.m.... Read More