Margaret Ellen Horan Webb
Margaret Ellen “Maggie” Horan Webb, 86, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 27, 1939, in Sycamore, Illinois, she was the daughter of Colonel Earl Campbell Horan of New York and Margaret Page Ellis of Mississippi. Maggie graduated from Marion High School in... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Now that it’s starting to feel like Alabama when I step outside, I’ve had an itch to just stay out in the sun. Going outside when it’s chilly and windy just doesn’t have the same payoff as sweating in the yard, waiting for a breeze to roll through. Just the other day, I stood in... Read More
Deacon Richmond Jones
Deacon Richmond Jones Jr., 81, of Marion, passed away on April 19, 2026. Born on April 2, 1945, Deacon Jones was remembered for a life of love, faith, and strength. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A... Read More
RYANS HONORED BY TEACH FOR AMERICA
Hale County Schools Superintendent Michael Ryans was honored as an Education Champion at a Teach For America gala this month. Ryans received the Education Champion Honoree award at the event, which marked TFA’s 15th anniversary in the region.
ADECA awards grants to anti-domestic violence organizations serving Hale
Four West Alabama organizations are among fifteen such groups throughout Alabama sharing $673,000 in grant funds awarded by Governor Ivey to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) administers the funding made available to the state by the U.S. Department of... Read More
ECW scholarship applications due April 30
The Episcopal Church Women of Alabama are accepting applications for their 2026 scholarship program. Applications opened Feb. 27 and are due April 30. Interested applicants can find more information and apply at www.alabamaecw.org. The scholarship is open to students across the state. For questions, contact Scholarship Chair Amber Walker through the ECW website.
Homecoming service set for May 17 at Mt. Carmel Church
Mt Carmel Church, located on Hwy 14 east of Greensboro, will be having Homecoming on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will be bringing the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.
‘Market Ready’ food safety workshop will be May 19 in Tuscaloosa
The Tuscaloosa County Extension Office will host a “Market Ready: Licenses, Permits, & Food Safety Basics” workshop on Tuesday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop, organized by Alabama A&M University and Auburn University’s Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is designed for farmers and producers looking to sell their goods. Key Topics Include: Licensing... Read More
Hale included in Black Belt restoration initiative from USDA
Hale County is one of 19 counties eligible for a new $17.5 million initiative to restore native Black Belt prairie lands. The Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (ALSWCC) launched the Alabama Blackbelt Prairie Initiative last fall. This five-year restoration project is funded by a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Conservation Partnership Program grant,... Read More
Ivey recognizes Harrisons as CHOOSE Act family
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, April 24 introduced the Harrisons, an Alabama family using the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account program. Parents Autumn and Eric Harrison have three children: 6th grader Scarlett, 1st grader Henleigh, and Pre-K student Josie. Scarlett and Henleigh are currently enrolled through the Act, and Josie will be supported... Read More