Greensboro’s annual Christmas parade, always a beloved and well-attended annual event before the pandemic, will return this weekend with a full schedule of related events.
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will host its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Female Seminary, located at 204 West Monroe Street in Marion, Alabama. This beloved community tradition offers a feast of shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. An exciting highlight of this year’s event is the reunion of Perry County’s own Kudzu String Band. Known for their good humor and “old-timey” music, the... Read More
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:March 3, 2025William Lamont Ezell, 27, of Moundville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. March 7, 2025Devonte Jamarcus Lewis, 30, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear. Incidents:March 5, 2025Harassing communications were reported on County Road 28 near Sawyerville. March 7, 2025Property damage was reported on County Road 36 near Akron.
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: A Arrests:February 28, 2025Kavoris Owen, 30, of Greensboro, was arrested for harassment and criminal littering. March 2, 2025Ronald Wayne Smith, 60, of Camden, was arrested for driving under the influence. Incidents:February 27, 2025Third-degree domestic violence was reported in the 000 block of Martin Luther King Drive in Greensboro. February 28, 2025Harassment and criminal littering were reported in the 000 block of Third Street in Greensboro. Criminal mischief was reported... Read More
The Alabama Lawyers Association’s Hall of Fame honors lawyers who have been licensed to practice law for twenty-five years or more, and who have made significant contributions to the cause of justice. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Association paused to honor Judge Marvin W. Wiggins. A man whose courage, intellectual accomplishments, professional achievements, and community contributions deserved the highest recognition. Judge Wiggins has dedicated his life to justice, leadership, and community service. On January 17, 1999, he made history... Read More
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center proudly recognized one of its own, Mrs. LaWanda VanHorn-Rossell, for her outstanding leadership in the award-winning Lean Excellence Award Black Belt Project: “Decreasing Suicide By Stepping Up.” This prestigious honor was awarded by VA Southeast Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 7 in recognition of her efforts in Systems Redesign & Improvement (SRI) across eight VA medical centers spanning Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Mrs. VanHorn-Rossell played a pivotal role in leading this impactful project at... Read More