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- Christen Robinson
Christeen Robinson was born on December 28, 1946, to the late Tom King and Catherine King. She passed away on June 12, 2025. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro. She later moved to Flint, Michigan, before returning to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she reunited with Mt. Zion. There, she served on the Pastor’s Aid Board, the Usher Board, and was a member of the Senior Choir. Her hobbies included... Read More - Billy Joe Hambright
Billy Joe Hambright, a longtime resident of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on June 7, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. He was 66 years old. Billy was born on March 7, 1959, to the late John A. Hambright Sr. and the late Cora Dell Hambright. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Hambright Jr., Leonard Harris, and his nephew Reginald Aaron. After graduating from high school, Billy answered the call to serve his country.... Read More - Ivey invites students statewide to join in Alabama summer reading challengeOn the first official day of summer, Governor Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge and encouraged participation in Second Lady Usha Vance’s national reading challenge as well.\ “Our students have earned a well-deserved summer break, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops,” said Governor Ivey. “Reading is one of the best ways to keep young minds sharp, and for the third year now, I’m proud to once again invite Alabama’s students to take... Read More
- Troy names Hale Co. student to Chancellor’s ListAlexandria Smith of Moundville, AL has been named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University for the spring semester/Term 4 of the 2024-2025 academic year. The Chancellor’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0.
- Six-month period before 334 area code will require 10 digit dialing starts in JulyStarting July 23, 2025, residents in the 334 area code—including Hale and Perry counties—can begin dialing 10 digits for local calls as part of a transition to a new area code. The new 483 area code will overlay the existing 334 area and will be assigned to new phone numbers beginning February 23, 2026. During the permissive dialing period from July 23 to January 23, calls will go through whether you dial 7 or 10 digits. But after January 23,... Read More