AKRON SENIOR & COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER RECEIVES BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The Akron Senior & Community Wellness Center has received a 2026 Community Grant Award from the Black Belt Community Foundation. The award, presented to representatives of the center, recognizes the organization for making a significant impact on the lives of Hale County citizens.
MICHAEL BAYGENTS NAMED TUSCALOOSA CHIEF OF POLICE
A Hale County native has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the City of Tuscaloosa. Michael Baygents, the son of Randy Baygents of Greensboro and Evelyn Redd of Akron, was announced as the city’s new police chief last week. He has served 26 years with TPD prior to being promoted to the... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with indecent exposure
A Sawyerville man has been arrested on two counts of indecent exposure and a felony drug possession charge following an incident at a Dollar General store and a post office in the Sawyerville area. According to a complaint filed in Hale County District Court on April 22, 2026, Arthur Jamar Fields, 25, allegedly exposed himself... Read More
Hale County designated primary natural disaster area due to drought
Hale County is among 30 Alabama counties designated as primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to severe drought conditions. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins issued the designation after the U.S. Drought Monitor confirmed the affected counties experienced severe drought for eight or more consecutive weeks, or extreme to exceptional drought,... Read More
Council restricts heavy truck traffic on West Main, approves City Hall carpet replacement Monday night
The Greensboro City Council adopted an ordinance restricting heavy truck traffic on West Main Street and approved a $9,875 quote to replace all carpet in City Hall at its April 27 meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Mary Bragg presided in the absence of Mayor Howard, who was out due to illness. Councilmember Lewis was also absent. Council... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 30, 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, $1.25 per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPROBATE COURTPERRY COUNTYCASE NO. 26-0015 Estate of Floyd Thomas Collins, Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of April, 2026, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate are required to... Read More
Fire danger escalates in southern Alabama as AFC reports 80 wildfires in one week
Wildfire conditions across Alabama continue to worsen, as the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) reported 80 wildfires burning 3,782 acres during the week of April 13–19. Fire danger in the southern half of the state has now increased to a Very High classification. The statewide Fire Alert, issued by State Forester Rick Oates, remains in effect... Read More
Hale County Library to host open mic night for Poetry Month
The Hale County Library will host a free open mic event on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the library located at 1103 Main Street in Greensboro, in celebration of National Poetry Month. The event is open to middle school students, high school students, and adults who wish to showcase their talents... Read More
Drone footage used in arrest of Gallion man
On Wednesday, April 8, officers from the Greensboro Police Department, Demopolis Police, and the ATF assisted the Hale County Sheriff’s Office in the arrest of Harvell Johnson at his residence in the 5000 block of Highway 69 in Gallion. A search warrant for the property was obtained after FAA drone footage was submitted to law... Read More