A memorial service for Mary E. Nelson Jefferies of Newbern and Ft. Wayne, Ind. was held Saturday, April 30 with the Rev. Tim Jefferies officiating and Washington and Paige Mortuary directing.
After a difficult year, federal assistance is now available to help row crop and specialty crop farmers. The Farmer Bridge Assistance program and the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program have been authorized to distribute $11 billion and $1 billion, respectively. Applications for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opened on Feb. 23, with one-time payment distributions beginning Feb. 28. Farmer Bridge Assistance Adam Rabinowitz, a specialist with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, said farmers are currently making planting decisions for... Read More
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Workforce Development, in partnership with the college’s Health Services, will offer a four-day Health Exploration Camp from June 22 – June 25, 2026, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the College’s Martin Campus. Registration is open to students entering grades 9–12 who are interested in healthcare professions. The cost per student is $200, which includes lunch. The registration deadline is May 23, 2026. Participants in the health exploration camp will receive basic... Read More
I just got through a very eventful weekend. Between the Sumac Sundowner in Greensboro Friday evening and the Low Country Boil Saturday evening, you can guarantee I fell straight down on the couch Saturday night. You can also guarantee that part of that exhaustion came from living in the kitchen for three days straight. The first day is always the hardest: planning. What to make? When to make it? What all do you need for it? Graciously, my friend Aaron... Read More
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Report The Hale County Sheriff’s Department has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests Kaviona Cydella Williams, 28, of Greensboro — arrested March 9 for probation violation. Robnetreya Bolden, 22, of Greensboro — arrested March 10 for failure to appear. Joel Paul Brown, 39, of Greensboro — arrested March 10 for failure to appear and child support. Mamie Leann Williams, 37, of Greensboro — arrested March 11 for failure to appear (x2).... Read More
A Duncanville woman has been charged with attempt to elude a law enforcement officer following an incident in Hale County nearly two years ago. Kayla Michelle Black, 31, of 12060 Park Forest Trace, Duncanville, was arrested on March 15 and charged with attempt to elude, a Class A misdemeanor under Section 13A-10-52 of the Code of Alabama. According to a complaint filed in Hale County District Court, the alleged offense occurred on June 30, 2024. Officers were on scene conducting... Read More