A weekend of programs titled “Night Skies” will bring art, prairie ecology and astronomy together in the Black Belt of Alabama on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20–21. The events will feature astronomers Kathryn Williamson, PhD, and Michelle Wooten, PhD. On Friday, Feb. 20, “Paint the Night” will invite participants to explore what watercolor can teach about the night sky and life. The workshop, led by Sally Jay Pasternak, begins at 7 p.m. at Engle Gallery. Cost is $20, and no... Read More
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests February 10, 2026 Desmond L. Wynn, 47, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of fourth-degree theft of property. February 13, 2026 Priscilla Constant, 60, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of third-degree domestic violence. Jamikhail Daniel Harris, 26, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a... Read More
A Greensboro man has been charged with receiving stolen property after investigators say they found a stolen handgun in his home while working a missing person case. According to a criminal complaint filed in Hale County District Court, investigators executed a search warrant on Feb. 11 at the residence of Ronald Arness Barker, 59, at 1551 Washington Heights in Greensboro. During the search, Investigator Jack D. Nelson and Deputy Clint Sumlin reported finding a 9 mm semiautomatic pistol lying on... Read More
HALE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. The department has released the following report of recent activity: Arrests February 10, 2026 Johnny Troydell White, 57, of Greensboro, was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear. Desmond Winn, 47, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence, and resisting arrest. February 11, 2026 Mary Rose Davis, 25, of Akron, was arrested for... Read More
The Hale County Golden Girls dance team took second place in the Hip-Hop category at the National Dance Association’s National Championship over Valentine’s Day weekend. Held at Hilton Orlando, Florida, the event featured over three thousand high school dancers from 34 states.