January 31, 2026

Council votes to pay insurance premium, fund police raises

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Hale races draw challengers as qualifying period ends

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Council votes to pay insurance premium, fund police raisesJanuary 31, 2026
The Greensboro City Council moved to make a payment of $136,763 to the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation during its January 27 meeting. Councilmember Curtis made the motion to pay the bill, Councilmember Shepherd seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Curtis also moved to transfer $149,346.93 from the city’s Capital account to cover the cost of salary increases for the Police Department. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Councilmember Kyser made a motion to purchase...
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Hale races draw challengers as qualifying period endsJanuary 31, 2026
Hale County Primary Election Set for May 19, 2026 Qualifying has closed, and the ballot is set for the May 19, 2026 primary election in Hale County, when voters from both major parties will choose their nominees for a slate of county offices as well as state and federal races. Democratic Party Ballot On the Democratic ballot, Sheriff Michael Hamilton is seeking another term as Hale County Sheriff. Coroner Eric A. Wiggins is also running for re-election, along with Revenue...
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Classifieds Week of Jan 29, 2026January 29, 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, 75¢ 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, 95¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. Card of Thanks, Birthday Greetings, Memoriams, and Poems — standard size (2 column-inches by 2 inches or...
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Legal Notices Week of Jan 29, 2026January 29, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Berean Headstart is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide accounting and auditing services. A full copy of the RFP document is available by emailing:monica.bryant@bbhsal.com. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be received at: P.O. Box 335Marion, Alabama 36756 by that deadline. 1-8-3c LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURTOF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OFBARBARA F. HALE, DECEASED CASE...
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Willie D. WigginsJanuary 26, 2026
Willie D. Wiggins, 70, a longtime Hale County educator and a veteran Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball official, died on January 5, 2026, after an extended illness. The AHSAA said Wiggins had been a “mentor and inspiration to many officials during his outstanding career” and was serving as Director for Basketball Officials in the West-Central District at the time of his death. Colleagues remembered him as a kind and patient leader whose positive approach with young officials helped...
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