Lucille Bryant
Lucille Bryant passed away on May 16. A viewing was held on Friday, May 23, at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. A Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Reynolds Chapel Church on Highway 48 in Newbern. Interment followed at McCreary Cemetery on Highway 61 in Newbern.
Sinaya Gibson of Moundville named to Dean’s List at Wallace State Community College
Wallace State Community College congratulates the 685 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on... Read More
“Majesty,” a ladies trio
Greensboro Bible Methodist Church will welcome a special musical guest on Sunday, June 1. “Majesty,” a ladies trio accompanied by a pianist from Penn View Bible Institute in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, will be ministering in music during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The church, located at 2006 South Street in Greensboro, invites the public to... Read More
Single-vehicle crash in Bibb County kills one man May 26, troopers investigating
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:21 p.m. Monday, May 26, has claimed the life of a Brent man. George T. Middlebrooks, 64, was critically injured when the 2010 Toyota Camry he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Middlebrooks was not using a seat belt at the time of the... Read More
FHCA hosts ‘Paws for a Night with Friends’ fundraiser on June 6
The Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) will host its second annual “Paws for a Night with Friends” fundraiser on Friday, June 6th at Project Horseshoe Farm Courtyard/ Ballroom from 6-8pm. Money raised will help support Hale County Animal Shelter and FHCA’s spay and neuter program. Tickets to enter are $25 per person which will... Read More
Area lawmakers plan town hall on tariffs, federal cuts for May 29 in Linden
State lawmakers are inviting residents to a town hall meeting on Thursday, May 29, to discuss the potential local impact of recent federal budget cuts and tariff policy changes. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Marengo County Economic Development Authority, located at 2400 E. Coats Avenue in Linden. State Representative AJ McCampbell,... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for reckless endangerment, capital murder, truancy
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests: May 20, 2025Simmie M. Easterling Jr., 34, was arrested for child support. May 21, 2025Derrian Dixon, 38, of Sweet Water, was arrested for failure to appear.Christnay Grandberry, 31, of Moundville, was arrested for truancy.Chardarius Leon Moore, 21, of Demopolis, was arrested... Read More
Shepherd accepted to attend Yale’s The Campaign School on June 9-13
Portia Shepherd has been accepted into the prestigious The Campaign School at Yale for its intensive 5-day Summer Session, taking place June 9–13 in New Haven, Connecticut. Only 80 individuals from across the country and abroad are selected each year to participate in this nonpartisan, issue-neutral political campaign training program. Portia will join a dynamic... Read More
Council votes to re-zone Tuscaloosa Street property from business to residential designation
Greensboro City Council voted to move ahead with an ordinance to rezone property located at 1106 Tuscaloosa Street. The property has been incorrectly labeled as a business for decades, and the current owners were proposing it be zoned as a residence. Mayor J.B. Washington asked if anyone present had any objections to rezoning the property... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 29, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per... Read More