Council votes to pay insurance premium, fund police raises
The Greensboro City Council moved to make a payment of $136,763 to the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation during its January 27 meeting. Councilmember Curtis made the motion to pay the bill, Councilmember Shepherd seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Curtis also moved to transfer $149,346.93 from the city’s Capital account to cover the... Read More
Hale races draw challengers as qualifying period ends
Hale County Primary Election Set for May 19, 2026 Qualifying has closed, and the ballot is set for the May 19, 2026 primary election in Hale County, when voters from both major parties will choose their nominees for a slate of county offices as well as state and federal races. Democratic Party Ballot On the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 29, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 29, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Berean Headstart is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide accounting and auditing services. A full copy of the RFP document is available by emailing:monica.bryant@bbhsal.com. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be received at: P.O. Box... Read More
Willie D. Wiggins
Willie D. Wiggins, 70, a longtime Hale County educator and a veteran Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball official, died on January 5, 2026, after an extended illness. The AHSAA said Wiggins had been a “mentor and inspiration to many officials during his outstanding career” and was serving as Director for Basketball Officials in... Read More
Jessie Armon Rogers
Jessie Armon Rogers, 94, of Moundville, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Moundville Baptist Church, with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held... Read More
William Holland Williams III
Spottswood William Holland Williams III, known to family and friends as Skip, was born on December 24, 1946, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Spottswood Williams II and Sue Williams, and passed away on December 5, 2025, peacefully in his home. Spottswood was raised in Greensboro and graduated from Greensboro High School in 1965 before continuing his... Read More
Carolyn Bailey Payne
Carolyn Bailey Payne, 89, of Moundville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 10, 2026. As per Carolyn’s instructions, the immediate family will hold a graveside service at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church this week. A Celebration of Life Service will be held later for all friends and relatives to attend. Reverend Michael Cobb of Stewart Methodist will officiate the service with Magnolia Chapel... Read More
100 Black Men of West Ala. to hold heart health event in Tuscaloosa on Jan. 31
The 100 Black Men of West Alabama, Inc. will host a community event titled “Our Hearts and Health Matter” on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on the campus of Stillman College in the Wynn Center. The event is designed to raise awareness about heart health and address disparities in healthcare access affecting underserved communities The event will feature HeartSense, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing heart... Read More
Tom Barnette
Tom Barnette was born on August 16, 1962, and passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 63. He graduated from Greensboro Public High School West in 1982 and was a resident of Brookwood, AL, at the time of his passing. He owned and was employed at Acro Electric in Tuscaloosa, AL. He is survived by his mother, Carol; sister, Melanie (Barnette) Presnall; nephew, Ray Barnette; niece, Mandi... Read More