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February 28, 2026

Holmes Named to Alabama Agricultural Hall of Honor

Due to chronic health issues, Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway has stepped down after 13 years on the bench.

Pettaway steps down after 13 years as circuit judge, Bryan Jones appointed

Council hears reports on new magistrate, repairs to GRC roof

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Holmes Named to Alabama Agricultural Hall of HonorFebruary 28, 2026
Perry County farmer Charles Holmes has been recognized with one of Alabama agriculture’s top honors. Holmes, owner of Holmestead Farms near Marion, was named the Production Industry honoree in this year’s Alabama Agricultural Hall of Honor class at a banquet hosted last week by the Auburn University Agricultural Alumni Association. Holmestead Farms is a six-generation family operation first homesteaded in 1819 by Holmes’ great-great-grandfather, William Moore. The farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is certified...
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Pettaway steps down after 13 years as circuit judge, Bryan Jones appointedFebruary 28, 2026
Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway Jr., who serves the 4th Judicial Circuit and Dallas County, has stepped down from the bench. Pettaway Jr. had served for thirteen years and was one year into his third 6-year term. The 4th Judicial Circuit includes Perry County, Hale County, Dallas County, Wilcox County, and Bibb County. Pettaway cites health concerns as his reason for stepping down at the age of 65. “I was suffering from chronic kidney disease and was actually going through dialysis....
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Council hears reports on new magistrate, repairs to GRC roofFebruary 28, 2026
Greensboro City Council heard in detail from former Magistrate Marjorie Davis, a 19-year public service veteran, about the training she has been providing for the new Magistrate Makaila Howard over the last month. Davis was matter-of-fact about the responsibilities of the position and effusive in her praise of her trainee Howard. “I am all about the law; I don’t deviate from the law, and that’s what I do,” said Davis. “The position of magistrate is a powerful job. She’ll have...
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Classifieds Week of Feb 26, 2026February 26, 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 Feb 26, 2026February 26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO.: 36-CV-2026-000003 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP TO: Noah Whoolbright, whose whereabouts are unknown, the adult child of Mr. Jonas Whoolbright Sr. Notice is hereby given that a petition for guardianship and conservatorship has been filed by the Hale County Department of Human Resources seeking to appoint a guardian and a conservator over Jonas Whoolbright, Sr. The matter has been set for hearing before the Honorable Marvin Wiggins, Circuit...
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