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
Members of the Choctaw Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Members of the Choctaw Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, gathered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 2:59 p.m. as church bells rang across town to open Constitution Week. The annual observance marks Sept. 17–23 in recognition of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
AFC issues statewide fire advisory as drought conditions continue
As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state receives sufficient rainfall to alleviate the severe dry situation, especially in central Alabama, this elevated fire danger will persist for the foreseeable future. Mitigation measures should be... Read More
Members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society
Students pictured are the members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society: seniors Bryleigh Butler, Brooks Henderson and Lewis Prewitt; and sophomores Charlie Christian, Caroline Christmas, Sean Collins, Will Eddins, Marietta Holmes, Taylor Kyser, Oliver Leuthner, Wyatt Martin, Carlie Odom, Samantha Potter and Silas Washburn.
Commission voices support for Alabama Simplified Seller Use Tax, wants no change
The Hale County Commission on Sept. 26 approved a resolution throwing its support behind Alabama’s Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) and urging lawmakers to oppose any changes that would disrupt the program or call its constitutionality into question. In the resolution, commissioners describe SSUT as an “efficient, constitutional, and operationally effective” way for the state... Read More
Hale County students earn degrees at UA’s 2025 summer commencement Aug. 2
Over 1,300 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s summer 2025 commencement at Coleman Coliseum on Aug. 2. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences. Local students include: Olivia Anderson of Moundville (35474) received the following degree( s): Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business... Read More
Tombigbee RC&D awards 13 grants, totaling over $107k for local orgs
At the quarterly meeting of the Tombigbee RC&D Council, grant funding was awarded for 13 grants across Hale County. This year’s grant awards totaled over $107,000. RC&D Funding is made possible through the efforts of the Hale County Legislative Delegation, which consists of Sen. Bobby Singleton and Rep. Curtis Travis. RC&D grants are awarded in... Read More
Uniontown teen charged with bringing gun to school in Hale
An 18-year-old Uniontown resident has been arrested on two weapons charges tied to an incident last week on a Hale County school campus. Demarcus Markise Lee, of Uniontown, is charged with possession of a deadly weapon on school premises, alleging he knowingly, with intent to do bodily harm, carried or possessed a deadly weapon on... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 2, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word over 20 will be charged at 75¢ per word. Payment must be made in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word over... Read More