West Ala. Regional Planning Organization sets upcoming meetings, including in Hale
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold a series of public meetings this spring, including Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) meetings in six... Read More
Bertha Louise Wilson
Bertha Louise Wilson, 72, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born June 30, 1953, to the late Dock Myles and Annie G.... Read More
Extension Service: Asparagus can be useful vegetable for Ala. gardens
Mexico remains the cornerstone for winter and early-season supply of asparagus. Within the domestic U.S. landscape, Michigan is the most important asparagus-producing state, supplying fresh product during a... Read More
Omega Psi Phi chapter accepting scholarship applications
The Omega Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is accepting applications for two scholarships for the 2026 academic year. The Omega Chi Scholarship, valued at $500, is open to all... Read More
Governor awards $800,000 to Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $800,000 in grants to support narcotics enforcement across the state, with $100,000 each going to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Emergency responders from across West Alabama gathered in Hale County earlier this month to participate in a large-scale disaster drill simulating a catastrophic plane crash,... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Who doesn’t love a cookie? There’s even a book on what happens when you give a mouse one. They end up in almost every lunchbox,... Read More
St. Matthew AME to present Seven Last Words service on Good Friday
St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Greensboro will present “The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross” on Good Friday, April 3, at 5:00 p.m.... Read More
HCSD to hold free Citizens Firearms Safety Course
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Citizens Firearms Safety Course for individuals aged 19 and above. The two-part course begins with a... Read More