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- Eugene Tinker Sr.
Eugene Tinker Sr. of the Akron-Sawyerville community entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2026. He was 71 years old. Mr. Tinker was born on February 7, 1955. A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Agnew Funeral Home, 1110 Baptist Hill Road, Greensboro. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Bass Tabernacle CME Church, 22890 County Road 32, Akron. Interment... Read More - 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 chief position. - Sawyerville man charged with indecent exposureA 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 to the store manager at the Dollar General and then walked to the nearby post office, where he allegedly exposed himself to two workers through... Read More
- Hale County designated primary natural disaster area due to droughtHale 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, during the growing season. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate said the drought is placing significant stress on farmers and ranchers across the... Read More