First cousins Wesley Mills Cook and Ava Gabrielle Cook are graduates of the Class of 2025 from their respective high schools. Wesley’s graduation from Homewood High School was held at Samford University in Birmingham on May 17, 2025. Her Diploma was with an Advanced Academic Endorsement. Wesley was actively involved in “Nexus” and “Continuum” Show... Read More

Students from the University of Alabama’s MJW summer journalism workshop visited Greensboro on Thursday, June 12, to learn more about community journalism and the role of local newspapers. During their visit, the group met with John Allan Clark and Casey Roberts of the Greensboro Watchman to discuss the ongoing relevance of print and independent journalism... Read More

A Hale County man was reportedly in custody for questioning after a shooting in Uniontown on Saturday left one man dead as investigators work to determine the circumstances that led to the encounter. The shooting happened near Cobb Street, in front of an apartment building. Authorities have identified the victim as Antonio Terrell Morgan. He... Read More

Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences. Local students include: Emmanuel Adanu of Moundville (35474) received the following degree( s): Master of Business Administration. Vicki Baggett of Moundville (35474)... Read More

Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests: June 10, 2025Tamekia Tubbs, 40, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear ×2. Oliver Douglas Taylor, 65, of Northport, was arrested for driving under the influence. June 11, 2025Rhonda Renee Powell, 45, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to... Read More

Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests: May 20, 2025James Hezekiah Seale, 39, of Greensboro, was arrested for public intoxication. May 27, 2025Curtis Lamar White, 32, of Sawyerville, was arrested for menacing and assault 3rd.Kendall McCalpine, 31, of Greensboro, was arrested for assault 2nd. May 28, 2025Candi Arneisha Johnson, 41, of... Read More

College freshman Summer Rea Stephens of Moundville, AL, a Hale County High School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute Spring 2025 semester on the college’s President’s List. This academic achievement requires a perfect 4.0 GPA. Alexandra Brooke Gray of Moundville, AL, a Hale County High School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute Spring 2025 semester... Read More

A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 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 student(s) include: Samuel Lowie of Akron was named to the Deans List. Mell... Read More

Six churches in Hale County were among 27 across Alabama and the Florida Panhandle officially closed this week following a vote by the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. The closures, announced during the conference’s annual meeting in Pensacola, took effect immediately, with all church properties transferred to the conference board of trustees.... Read More