Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend, we had family from North Carolina down to visit; which called for the Jefferson County bunch to come and visit. Naturally, this meant a family lunch was in order. Aunt Wendy brought the salad, I brought the chocolate marble cake, and mother-in-law Carol made chicken spaghetti. A weeknight staple when I was... Read More
Two from Hale named to Dean’s List at Jacksonville State
More than 1,400 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Fall 2025. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5–3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit. The following Hale County students were... 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, menacing, obstructing gov’t operations
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests Jan. 12, 2026Timothy Tyronne Mc-Shan, 42, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear. Jan. 13, 2026Marquez Antwan Bruno, 30, of Gallion, was arrested for attempting to elude, resisting arrest, failure to appear, and hold for another agency. Marshika S.... Read More
Qualifying ends Friday, Jan. 23 for Hale County primary election to be held May 19
Qualifying is underway for local offices on the 2026 ballot in Hale County, and party officials are reminding potential candidates that the window to get on the primary ballot will close Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:00 p.m. The primary election is set for May 19, 2026, with the general election to follow on Nov. 3,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 22, 2026
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,... Read More
Braxton resigns as Newbern mayor after residency challenge
Patrick Braxton resigns as mayor of Newbern following election contest settlement Patrick Braxton has resigned as mayor of the Town of Newbern following the resolution of a Hale County Circuit Court election contest that challenged his eligibility to hold office based on residency. Braxton’s resignation comes after Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins entered an order... Read More
Gonna be a cold day in Hale…
Meteorologists say winter storm system could bring snow, ice to parts of Alabama, plunge whole state into deep freeze A potential winter storm system moving into Alabama this weekend could bring dangerous icing to parts of the state, and forecasters say residents in our area should use the next few days to get ready. The... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 22, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Berean Headstart is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide accounting and auditing services. A full copy of the RFP document is available by emaili n g monica.bryant@bbhsal.com. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be received... Read More
Jake Taylor
Jake Lee Taylor, 78, died December 30, 2025, at his home in Sawyerville, Alabama. He was born August 7, 1947, to the late Winnie Lillie Waller and James Taylor Sr. He professed hope in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church. He was united in holy matrimony... Read More