West Alabama Works! is partnering with the Tuscaloosa County School System to invite employers to participate in the upcoming Tuscaloosa County Hiring Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Holt High School. This event is designed to connect your business with local job seekers who are ready to work. Participating employers... Read More

Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests:August 7, 2025Christopher Cannon, 49, of Greensboro, was arrested for first-degree possession of marijuana. August 9, 2025Michael LeShawn Croom, 29, of Thomaston, was arrested for driving under the influence.Charles Washington Lyles, 30, of Sawyerville, was arrested for five counts of failure... Read More

Stewart Methodist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following the morning service, lunch will be served at noon, and everyone is invited to stay and reminisce and fellowship over a meal. Our morning service will feature Legacy Gospel, from Tuscaloosa, AL, for a glorious morning... Read More

The University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network (USARAN) and the Alfred G. Adams, Jr. Optimist Club of Perry County are offering a free in-person workshop for families and professionals on navigating services for adults with disabilities. The workshop will be offered in Marion at the Albert Turner, Sr. Courthouse Annex on Thursday, Sept. 11... Read More

Some of America’s best recreational fishing can be found in Alabama’s Black Belt. Many anglers search for trophy bass on Lake Eufaula, while some look for catfish or bluegill on the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers. Others simply visit a local creek or stream to hook whatever is biting. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association... Read More

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is proud to announce the newest addition to the Adopt-A-School program: Hale County Middle School, through its partnership with Alabama ONE Credit Union. “We are proud to partner with Hale County Middle School as part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities we serve,” said... Read More

The FOCUS Act, signed into law by Governor Ivey in May, goes into effect as students return to school for the 2025-2026 academic year. FOCUS, which stands for Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety, prohibits students in Alabama’s public schools from using wireless communication devices in classrooms during instructional time. Smartphones, cell phones,... Read More