GPD reports organized retail theft, assault, DV
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities for the past week: July 28, 2026 Domestic violence, third degree (harassing communication), was reported on Hall Street. Domestic violence, third degree, was reported on Millwood Road. Domestic violence, third degree, was reported on Ward Street. Organized retail theft was reported on Demopolis Street. July... Read More
Woman dies in single vehicle accident on Hwy. 25 near Greensboro
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, has claimed the life of a Tuscaloosa woman. Ava L. Smith, 43, was fatally injured when the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe she was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Smith was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash... Read More
Legrande White
Legrande White, 83, died of natural causes at Sumter Nursing Home on July 16. He was born January 2, 1943, in Sawyerville to the late Percy White Sr. and Ruby Lee White, and he accepted Christ at an early age. Funeral services were held Monday, August 3, at 11 a.m. at Jackson Chapel A.M.E. Church,... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Saturday was supposed to be the highest point of humidity we’ve had so far this year. Boy, did I feel it, too. Take one step out the door, and here comes to sweat. I was stationed most of Saturday at Magnolia Grove in Greensboro during the Annual Black Belt Birding Festival, but it was nice... Read More
Homecoming services at St. Matthew Aug. 9
St. Matthew A.M.E. Church will hold its homecoming service Sunday, Aug. 9. Rev. Jesse White of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa will deliver the message. Program participants include Jesse Cleveland, a former member of the church; Bishop Steven Moore of New Life Missionary Baptist Church; and Rev. Willie Teacher. Rev. Stephany Davis Colenberg is... Read More
William Zanders
William Zanders, 79, of Palmetto, Florida, a native of Faunsdale, died Monday, July 27, in Florida. He was born October 18, 1946. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, at 11 a.m. at New Pentecostal Holiness Church on Ward Place in Greensboro. Burial will follow at St. Michael Baptist Church on County Road 12... Read More
Seventh District primary election will be Tuesday
Hale County voters go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, to settle the Republican primary for the 7th Congressional District, the do-over election ordered after the results of the May 19 congressional primaries were voided. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polling places are unchanged, and voters must present a valid photo... Read More
‘Don’t Drop it on Hale’ cleanup wraps up this weekend
Hale County’s “Don’t Drop it on Hale” campaign concludes this weekend, August 7-9, with dumpster sites at five locations across the county for residents to drop off approved items. The five sites will be at Alabama Highway 25 and County Road 49, on Old Highway 80 near the Gallion Post Office, on County Road 16... Read More
Lakeview Country Club held its club championship July 25-26
Pictured from left are W. Townsend Kyser, III, who won the handicap championship; Trevor Wallace, who successfully defended his club championship title; and Kenny Clements, who won the senior championship.
More charges filed against man accused in Greensboro motel attack
A Montgomery man charged last month with rape and assault after an attack at a Greensboro motel now faces six additional charges, including sodomy in the first degree, a Class A felony. The new complaints against Colby Raybon Peebles, 33, were sworn July 29 and filed Monday in Hale County District Court as five separate... Read More