DuBois, author with Hale family connection will be at G’boro Opera House on October 29
Renowned author Elizabeth DuBois, also known as Elizabeth DuBois Hokama, is set to grace the Greensboro Opera House for an exclusive author talk and book signing event on Sunday, October 29th. This special visit is sponsored by the Hale County Library in collaboration with the Opera House. DuBois is best known for her historical series,... Read More
Hall studied in Dominican Republic with Troy nursing
Georgianna Hall took part in Troy University’s Study Abroad program during the 2022-2023 school year. Hall, from Moundville, studied in San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as part of the Nursing in the Dominican Republic program. Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni. Students... Read More
Child dies Monday in Marion after accidental gun discharge
As pictured above, numerous law enforcement vehicles responded to a call on Monday about an accidental gun discharge that left a child mortally wounded. The incident occurred that morning at the home of Ashleigh and Allan Kish on Magnolia Street, also known as Industrial Drive, in Marion. The gunshot tragically left the family’s three-year-old daughter... Read More
Two men arrested in Hale on Saturday for discharging firearms
Two individuals were taken into custody this week on charges related to discharging firearms into occupied structures, according to the latest jail log from the Hale County Sheriff’s Department. Darrlies O’Neal Watford, 25, of Huntsville, faces charges of discharging a firearm into an occupied building or vehicle. Meanwhile, David Earl Evans, 27, of Tuscaloosa, has... Read More
Hale hosts rare visit from flamingos, capturing attention locally and statewide
Residents of Hale County and bird watchers from throughout the region were in for a treat this past weekend when a group of flamingos took up temporary residence in a farm pond in the Stewart community. Janet and Donnie McKemie, the landowners, were as surprised as anyone to find these exotic birds in their pond.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 31, 2023
Legal Notice NOTICE TO CONTRAC-TORS INVITATION FORBIDS Sealed Bids will be received by the Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro until Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., local time, for the work according to Specifications and contract documents on file in the office of the Owner, the improvements hereinafter described.No bids will be... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 31, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County)— $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Hale citizens complete ‘Weather Wise Workshop’ on storm preparedness
In light of recent tornadoes and other weather events that have negatively impacted Hale County, the Hale County Extension Office hosted a “Weather Wise Workshop” to promote weather preparedness among its citizens. The workshop was held in the Extension Auditorium of the Hale County Extension Office and saw a great interest from the community. Participants... Read More
U’town man arrested in Hale for first-degree assault, details redacted
Rashawn Jamison of Uniontown was arrested in Hale County on August 25 and charged with first-degree assault. A criminal complaint in the case was filed on August 29 in Hale County, with District Judge Timothy A. Evans assigned to the case. Jamison had a bond set at $15,000. Many of the details of the criminal... Read More
Choctaw Chapter D.A.R. will meet Sept. 7 here
The Choctaw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have its first meeting of the club year on September 7 at 12:00 PM at the Lakeview Country Club. The previous business year ended on May 4, 2023, with a Memorial Service honoring eleven of the club’s deceased members. The following ladies were... Read More