St. Matthew A.M.E. sets Founders Day program for Feb. 12
The Rev. Stephany Davis-Colenberg, Pastor, and the congregation of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church invite you to celebrate with them on their annual Founder’s Day Program, Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. If your attendance is not possible, you can join in via teleconference by calling 1-701-802- 5427, access code: 2792229. Preaching the word will... Read More
Austin J Long, Akron native, announces for Hale Probate Judge race
Ed. Note: Austin Long of Akron submitted the following announcement of his candidacy for Hale County Probate Judge. “To the Editor:I am writing to announce my candidacy for Probate Judge of Hale County. I have lived in Hale County for 37 years. As a child, while growing up in Akron, I attended Akron High School.... Read More
Renters as well as homeowners in Hale eligible for FEMA aid for tornado damage
FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is available to students, renters and homeowners in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Hale counties whose homes and property were damaged by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes. Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a one- or two-month period and... Read More
Roy Reid Lambert
Roy Reid Lambert, 85, of Enterprise, AL, died on January 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Reid was born in Thaxton, Mississippi on March 5, 1937 to Catheryn and Whit Lambert. He grew up in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from Murphy High School. Reid went on to graduate from Livingston University (now the University... Read More
TPD arrests two Hale men after hot pursuit, crash on Skyland Blvd.
When the dust settled after a multiple-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa Monday afternoon, two Hale County men were in custody. Tuscaloosa Police officers had reportedly been dispatched to investigate a tip that a stolen truck from Tennessee had been spotted at an apartment complex there. Police said Keshawn Martes McCollough, 26, of Greensboro and Frederick Dewayne... Read More
Officers converge on G’boro after ‘officer down call:’ deputy ‘fine’
Police and other first responders converged on Greensboro Tuesday afternoon following a call of “officer down.” That communication often means an officer has been seriously injured. That was, fortunately, not the case this week, according to Hale County Sheriff Mike Hamilton. “The deputy is fine,” said Hamilton. Once it became clear that the deputy, Kenneth... Read More
Lucy Pearson McDuff
Lucy Diane Pearson Mc- Duff, 68 of Eutaw, AL went to her eternal home on January 12, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1955 in Alabama to Cecil Pearson and Loretta Lunsford Pearson. She was a Medical Billing Coordinator for Greene County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband Richard... Read More
Jacqueline Lee Bonds
Jacqueline Lee Bonds, 64 of Greensboro, AL went to her eternal home on January 15, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1958 in Naples, Italy to Jack Bonds and Eloise Bonds. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother of Greensboro; her brother Brandon Scott Bonds (Tina) of... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, we believe strongly in investing and developing partnerships with our local community. To help carry on the mission of “supporting our community” we partner with non – profit organizations like Project Horseshoe Farm. Last week, the Hale County area was impacted by a tornado. Many families lost their homes and belongings.... Read More
Classified Ad Rates for January 19, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 45¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More