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Pictured above are Wesley Mullins, winner of the Hale County Middle School 2023-24 Spelling Bee, and Akeria Blackmon, the runner up.
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- Betty Swindal Garner
Betty Swindal Garner, 81, of Centreville, died peacefully on Monday, June 22. Betty was born on February 14, 1945, in Perry County. She lived a life centered on family and service to others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family touched the lives of many. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, creating memories that will be cherished for... Read More - Keep Kids Safe in Sun, Water this SummerWith summer in full swing, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System reminds parents and guardians of the risks tied to sun exposure and water activities. Silvia Vilches, a family and child development specialist with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, said being aware of these risks lets families enjoy the season safely. “Being aware of risks of outdoor activities means you can enjoy the water and sunshine, knowing you are preventing problems now and into the future,” Vilches said. Water safety is... Read More
- Safe Firework Use: Protecting Nature, Homes This July 4thFireworks are a festive part of the 4th of July, but they also carry wildfire risk. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers the following tips for safe use this Independence Day. Choose a large, open launch site with little vegetation, staying roughly 300 feet from forests, woodlands, or grasslands and 150 feet from homes and other structures. Andrea Robards, a forestry, wildlife and natural resources Extension agent at Auburn University, suggested clearing the launch area of combustible material with a... Read More
- Cooking in the Black BeltLife has been a rat race lately—one place after another. It’s next to impossible to pin me down for any length of time. Between washing windows, scraping paint, the usual loads of laundry, all this summer heat makes me want to do is sit down and read a book in a rocker. Sure, I wouldn’t turn down a glass of something cool and refreshing, but it’s becoming a chore even to fix that between cutting all this grass. Still, I... Read More
- GPD reports arrests for assault, controlled substance, DV IIIGreensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests 06-23-2026 Ladarius Jamar Rhodes, 27, Greensboro, was arrested for assault 3rd. 06-25-2026 Angie Marie Lee, 47, Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence 3rd. Kenyotta Lakayla Lee, 30, Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence 3rd. 06-29-2026 Damyan R. Holifield, 25, Sawyerville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Incidents 06-29-2026 Theft of property 3rd was reported on State Street near Greensboro. Harassment was reported on Yarrow Trail near... Read More