Williams is new counselor for Greensboro schools
Hale Co. Board of Education recently hired a new social worker for Greensboro Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Aryan Williams, hired through One Place in... Read More
Veritas Club will award $1k in scholarships to Hale County students in April
The February 15, 2022 meeting of Veritas Club was held at the annex to Peoples Bank. Karen Whitis and Jo Ann Thomas provided refreshments for... Read More
Local schools celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Wednesday, March 2, was National Read Across America Day. The national holiday, celebrated by schools across the country, is also known for falling on the... Read More
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