Harriet Cobbs Smith
Harriet Cobbs Smith, 90 formerly of Greensboro, AL went to her eternal home on September 14, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1932 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Annie Bullard and Nicholas Hamner Cobbs. She was an art teacher for the Tuscaloosa City School system. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her... Read More
Rachel Massengale
Rachel T. Massengale, 103 of Greensboro, AL went to her eternal home on September 18, 2022. She was born on October 3, 1918 in Hale County, AL to Mary Snipes and Joseph Townsend. She worked as a seamstress at Vanity Fair. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.T. Massengale; her daughter,... Read More
Hale County Sheriff’s Department terminates deputy after arrest
Department announced development on Wednesday, Sept. 14 on Facebook— then HCSD FB page disappeared Hale County Sheriff’s Department has announced the termination of Deputy Allen Nail following a domestic violence arrest in Tuscaloosa County. In a post to the department’s official Facebook account on Wednesday evening, the department announced the development. HCSD said they were... Read More
Absentee voting for November general election starts this week
The absentee voting period for the November 8th General Election began Wednesday, Sept. 14. Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below: November 1, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. November 3, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by hand. November 7, 2022: The... Read More
Donald Porter
Donald Porter, husband of Diane Toby Porter, together for 49 years, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Dominion Senior Living in Clemson, SC. Donald was born on April 16,1939 in New Orleans, LA, son of the late Donald Roy and Olga Lyons Porter. He grew up in Gallion, AL, and is a 1960 graduate... Read More
High School Football roundup: Rough week for area teams
Southern Academy @ Lowndes Academy: 18-42 (L): Southern Academy took a loss on the road at Lowndes on Friday, dropping them to 1-2 on the season. Francis Marion @ Aliceville: 0-56 (L): Francis Marion suffered a rough loss, being shutout 56-0 at Aliceville. R.C. Hatch vs Sweet Water: 14-47 (L): Hatch had a rough night... Read More
Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, we work to ensure that our providers are trained, prepped, and ready for any natural disasters that could affect the Hale County community. On September 9th 2022, Hale County Hospital and the Moundville Clinic joined forces with law enforcement, EMS, and the Fire Department from across Alabama in a “Disaster Drill”.... Read More
Dove season open, deer season around the corner
Fall is almost here and avid game hunters are looking forward to a season of sitting by the dove field or in the deer stand. Doves are in season, and it won’t be long before deer hunters can hit the woods with bows and firearms. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System wildlife expert says it is... Read More
Donna Faye Baker Pearson
Donna Faye Baker Pearson, 67 of Demopolis, AL went to her eternal home on September 5, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1954 in Hayti, MO to Amanda Hammet and Talmadge Baker. She was a loving mother and housewife. She was preceded in death by his parents; her husband, Richard Pearson; her sisters Sarah... Read More
Hale students make Dean’s, President’s lists at UA for summer 2022
A total of 383 students enrolled during summer semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). Local students include: Jordyn Harton of Moundville (35474) – Presidents List Lillian Holmes of... Read More