Hale County Schools will be closed for the week of Monday, November 20, through Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holidays. School will resume on its normal schedule beginning Monday, November 27.
Hale County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report The Hale County Sheriff’s Office released the following report of recent arrests and incidents. Arrests May 20, 2026 Kewan Hale, 27, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for chemical endangerment of a child and two counts of failure to appear. May 21, 2026 Kaley Anne Lee, 36, of Greensboro, was arrested for harassment. May 24, 2026 Nakyah Brown, 24, of Eutaw, was arrested for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and resisting arrest. Jecorrey Levonte Lee, 24, of... Read More
Greensboro Police Department Activity Report The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of recent arrests and incidents. Arrests April 28, 2026 Kenyotta Lakayla Lee, 30, of Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence, third degree. May 3, 2026 Carlos Fowler, 28, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of marijuana, first degree, and driving under the influence. May 6, 2026 Blesha Alexis Manassa, 29, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear on a charge of driving while suspended. May 10,... Read More
Two prominent Black Belt businesses have been listed for sale, each with asking prices exceeding $1 million. Mustang, a longtime Greensboro restaurant and local landmark, is on the market for $1.5 million. Located at 905 Hobson Street, the property sits on 1.09 acres and features a 5,840-square-foot building that includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, bar and service area, a large dining room, and extensive parking. The property is listed by Nich Parker of Bill Mackey Realty. The restaurant moved... Read More
The Newbern Library is pleased to announce that “the Raptors are Coming” to the library on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a free public program. Staff members from the Auburn Raptor Center will bring five raptors, commonly known as birds of prey, to Newbern for a two-hour demonstration held outdoors under a large tent adjacent to the library. During the program, handlers will display each bird and discuss its characteristics, habitat, and role in the ecosystem. Audience members will then... Read More
The Town of Akron came together on Saturday, May 23, for the first Akron Day, a daylong celebration of the town’s history, people, and spirit. Rain was in the forecast, but the community turned out anyway and was rewarded with a mostly sunny afternoon. Former Mayor Rev. West Moore opened the event with a prayer, followed by a welcome from Dimetra Rollins. The celebration was organized by the Akron Event Planning Committee of Brian Brown, Shakina Dussett, Jesse Fields, Keisha... Read More