SBA: May deadline for disaster assistance from Feb. tornadoes in Hale, Perry
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Alabama of the May 6 deadline... Read More
William Thomas, tireless advocate for a better Hale County, dies
William Thomas of Sawyerville died this week at age 70. Thomas, a native of Hale County, had deep roots and family connections throughout the county.... Read More
Anthony Gray of Greensboro, 21, dies Tuesday in wreck near Faunsdale
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Troopers said Anthony O’Neal Gray of Greensboro, 21, died Tuesday morning, April 5 in a single-vehicle crash near Faunsdale. Preliminary... Read More
Hale schools announce closure for Tuesday, April 4 as storms roll towards Black Belt
All Hale County schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, April 5 in anticipation of a system of thunderstorms moving into the state in... Read More
MPD charges business owner with spending customer’s refund check
Marion Police Department has filed charges of illegal possession of acredit/debit card and attempting to elude againstthe owner of a local business. The criminal complaint... Read More
Bettye Jo Chandler
It is with sad hearts thatwe announce the passing ofSister Bettye Jo Chandler, 61, of Uniontown, Alabama. Betty entered intoeternal transition on Thursday March 17,... Read More
Iva Lou Johnson
Iva Lou Johnson Seale,age 93 of Moundville,passed away on March 22 ather residence. She was bornJuly 7, 1928.Graveside services wereheld on Friday, March 25, atOak... Read More
Demarcus Kendrell Carlisle
Demarcus KendrellCarlisle died March 13 inDecatur at the age of 29. Hewas born Feb. 19, 1993 inHale County to Gwendolynand Korey Burrell.He confessed Christ atan... Read More
Hundreds of Alabama communities apply for grants from state’s $220 million in water and sewer grants
Legislature set aside additional $5 million for Black Belt projects Nearly 400 public waterand sewer systems acrossthe state of Alabama haveapplied for grants to repairand... Read More