HSCD seeks help finding owner of stolen tractor
The Hale County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public in finding the owner of a tractor, believed to be stolen property. The... Read More
Hale under tornado watch until 8 pm as thunderstorms roll in
Hale County was one among many in West Alabama under a tornado watch announced today at 2:00 p.m. by the National Weather Service. Tornado Watch... Read More
Gas line explodes near Uniontown
A natural gas main north of Uniontown exploded this week. The incident happened near Woodlawn Church Road at around 4:15 on Sunday. Perry County Sheriff’s... Read More
Freetown, in Hale County, was early community of free people of color in the Black Belt
You might only notice the simple country church and accompanying historical marker on Highway 80 in passing, but they represent a truly unique community in... Read More
CDC issues updated vaccination guidelines for immunocompromised
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has clarified the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised to better protect... Read More
Black Belt Workshop seeks local artists, musicians for September festival
Local nonprofit organization Black Belt Workshop is putting out the call for musicians based in or inspired by Alabama’s Black Belt. The organization is planning... Read More
Scott home, North Perry landmark, draws renewed attention with Washington Post story
Coretta Scott King’s childhood home has recently captivated national attention due to its crumbling state and lack of historical context. Notably no markers, except for... Read More
State announces $15 million purchase of vacantUniontown private prison
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles purchased a vacant, private prison in Perry County for use as a rehabilitation facility for parole violators. Cam... Read More
Town of Faunsdale receives $300k grant to fund downtown improvements
The Town of Faunsdale in Marengo County has been awarded a first-ever $300,000 Community Development Block Grant by Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department... Read More