Hoggle awarded scholarship in accounting at Troy
Haley Hoggle of Moundville, AL was among the students recognized for outstanding achievements in academics during the Accountancy Day Award Ceremony at Troy University. Hoggle received the The Kassouf & Company Endowed Scholarship. Accountancy Day was held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Troy Campus. Troy University is a public, historic, international university with and... Read More
Patrick wins Moundville District 5 council runoff by margin of two votes Tues.
Susie Patrick won Tuesday’s runoff for the Moundville Town Council District 5 seat, defeating Gwendolyn Tinker 41–39, according to unofficial totals reported Tuesday night. The race advanced to a runoff after the Aug. 26 municipal election produced no majority winner. In that first round, Patrick led with 24 votes to Tinker’s 21, while Timothy Dillard... Read More
Fundraiser set Oct. 5 for Jeremy Burger after Walmart knife attack
A community benefit concert is planned next week to help Jeremy Burge and his family with medical bills and other expenses following the July 15 stabbing at the Demopolis Walmart. The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. at The Stable, 1120 Main St., with $10 admission. According to organizers, the lineup... Read More
Defendants file responses, requests for evidence in Newbern sewer suit
Defendants have begun answering Marla and Laird Cole’s lawsuit over alleged releases from Newbern’s wastewater system, generally denying liability and forcing the case into discovery. The Town of Newbern filed its answer on Sept. 18, denying wrongdoing and demanding strict proof while admitting only limited background facts. Engineering firm 5020 Engineering Resource Group and Dennis... Read More
Southern Academy’s 2025 Homecoming Court announced
Southern Academy’s 2025 Homecoming Court is as follows: back row, from left, Jaclyn Doss, senior maid; Anna Kate Morrison, homecoming queen; Cason Sexton, homecoming king; and Mary Elizabeth Kyser, junior maid. Seated are Carlie Odom, sophomore maid; Hailey Johnston, freshman maid; Brynlee Lawrence, eighthgrade maid; and Aubree Clary, seventhgrade maid.
Friends of Hale County Animals to hold spay/neuter drive Oct. 11
Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) wants to encourage everyone to spay and neuter their pets. To help accomplish this, they are offering pet owners in Hale County the opportunity to spay or neuter their pets for free! FHCA will host their second spay and neuter drive for Hale County residents on October 11th, 2025... Read More
Men’s health talk sponsored by UAB set for September 27 in Newbern
The Hale County UAB CHA Group will host a Men’s Health Talk focused on Prostate Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newbern City Hall. Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton is the featured speaker. The program will cover getting screened, what to expect, and health tips. Light refreshments will... Read More
Council approves severe weather tax holiday, makes lease payment
Greensboro City Council voted to approve a resolution allowing for a severe weather preparedness tax holiday for the city of Greensboro during their September 23rd meeting. Councilmember Curtis made a motion to approve the resolution, Councilmember Kyser seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. The tax holiday weekend will take place during the last... Read More
Classifieds Week of Sep 25, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that: Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC has completed the contract for the construction of City of Marion Road Rehabilitation Project, Areas Along Lincoln Heights Community for the State of Alabama, and the County of... Read More