Classifieds Week of June 11, 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, $1.25 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
Legal Notices Week of June 11, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Morrow Water Technologies, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the MMI Well Pump and Control Panel Installation Project for the Town of Marion, AL, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.... Read More
Study claims neighboring Perry County leads Alabama in OnlyFans spending; Hale County a modest 48th
If a widely circulated spending study is to be believed, Hale County residents are among Alabama’s most restrained customers of OnlyFans, the subscription website best known for adult content. OnlyGuider, a search engine and analytics company that tracks the platform, published estimates ranking all 67 Alabama counties by OnlyFans spending in 2025. Hale County placed... Read More
Bernice Payne Morrison
Bernice Payne Morrison, 97, of Akron, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Forest Manor Health and Rehab. Services were held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron, with Bro. Luke Laird and Bro. Jimmy Burkhalter officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at the church one hour prior... Read More
Winston Rutley
Mr. Winston Rutley was born February 6, 1953, in Sawyerville, Alabama, the firstborn child of Mary Alice Rutley and Olee Chavers. From the start, he carried a strong spirit and big heart that touched everyone he met. He gained his heavenly wings on May 21, 2026, at the age of 73. He confessed his faith in Christ early on and joined... Read More
Tom Anderson Paige
Mr. Tom Anderson Paige was born March 23, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late William “Jip” Paige and Willie Mae Sanders Paige Dillard. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member and served on the Board of Trustees. He gained his heavenly wings on May 20, 2026, at the age... Read More
Berenice Small Artis
Berenice Small Artis peacefully transitioned from this life on May 23, 2026, at the age of 69. A native of Greensboro, Alabama, she was born on September 28, 1956, to the late Kilas (Emma) Rutley and Ethel Small. Shortly after graduating from Greensboro High School, Berenice answered the call to serve her country by joining the United States Army at only 17... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Ah! The sun again! Who knew May could be so gray? Now that the clouds have cleared, I can see my yard for what it is now: overgrown and still muddy in some spots. I like to think of cutting the grass like shaving. Once it starts to itch, it’s time to cut. With all this... Read More
Tombigbee RC&D accepting grant applications through June 30
The Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council is accepting applications for its fiscal year 2027 grant cycle, with funding ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per project. Applications are being accepted through June 30. No late applications will be accepted. Approved projects may begin on Oct. 1. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement-only basis, meaning applicants... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for harassment, disorderly, FTA
Arrests 05-26-2026 Kierra Young, 25, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. 05-27-2026 Kahlil Lashown Thomas, 29, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for four counts of failure to appear, certain persons forbidden, and attempted murder. Samuel Eli Kilgore, 20, of Greensboro, was arrested for improper tag. 05-28-2026 Abbie Ashe Brown, 41, of... Read More