Bradford named to Dean’s List at Lawson
Madison Bradford named to Dean’s List at Lawson State Community College Madison Bradford of Moundville was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester at Lawson State Community College. Madison was among 208 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5, consisting of... Read More
Brothers arrested for throwing ‘objects’ at one another last week
Two Moundville-area brothers have been charged with domestic violence after Hale County deputies say they threw objects at one another during a fight at their home last week. According to complaints filed in Hale County District Court, Johnathan Wesley York, 41, and his brother, Christopher Keith York, 38, were involved in an altercation at a... Read More
Officers say woman set fire to another woman’s property
A Hale County woman has been charged with first-degree criminal mischief after investigators say she set fire to another woman’s belongings during a dispute earlier this month. According to a criminal complaint filed in Hale District Court, Judy L. Jones, 38, of Akron, is accused of burning property that Lisa Escalante had stored in a... Read More
Opera House will host story workshop on Jan. 31
A storytelling workshop led by nationally acclaimed storyteller Delores Hydock is planned at the Greensboro Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 31. The day-long workshop will invite participants to share their own stories and learn techniques for telling them in their own way, with Hydock offering tips drawn from her years of performing and teaching across... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, DUI, unemployment compensation violation
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests: January 19, 2026• Kendarius McGuffie, 25, of Opelika, was arrested for failure to appear.• Dakesha Jalese Greene, 36, of Greensboro, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. January 20, 2026• Miranda Latrice Hall, 49, of Birmingham, was arrested... Read More
GPD reports incidents of burglary, stolen property, hit and run in past week
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Incidents: January 15, 2026• Burglary third degree and theft of property were reported on County Road 249 in Greensboro. January 18, 2026• A hit and run was reported on Main Street in Greensboro. January 19, 2026• Stolen property was recovered on State Street... Read More
Cottrell named to President’s List at Lawson
Wilnesha Cottrell of Greensboro was named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Lawson State Community College. Wilnesha was one of 185 students named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. President’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 4.0, consisting of a minimum course load of no fewer than twelve (12)... Read More
Gibson Named to Dean’s List at Wallace State
Wallace State Community College congratulates Sinaya Gibson of Moundville, AL, on being named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Gibson was one of 862 outstanding students recognized for earning a place on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s... Read More
Council votes to pay insurance premium, fund police raises
The Greensboro City Council moved to make a payment of $136,763 to the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation during its January 27 meeting. Councilmember Curtis made the motion to pay the bill, Councilmember Shepherd seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Curtis also moved to transfer $149,346.93 from the city’s Capital account to cover the... Read More
Hale races draw challengers as qualifying period ends
Hale County Primary Election Set for May 19, 2026 Qualifying has closed, and the ballot is set for the May 19, 2026 primary election in Hale County, when voters from both major parties will choose their nominees for a slate of county offices as well as state and federal races. Democratic Party Ballot On the... Read More

