Veritas Club will award $1k in scholarships to Hale County students in April
The February 15, 2022 meeting of Veritas Club was held at the annex to Peoples Bank. Karen Whitis and Jo Ann Thomas provided refreshments for members. Claire Ryan, vice-president, presided. The secretary, Anne Bailey, read minutes from the January meeting. Karen Whitis provided the treasurer’s report. In addition, Karen provided the information that Gwen Melton,... Read More
Bruce Freeman Payne
Bruce Freeman Payne passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 57 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Shirley Payne. He was born Oct. 5, 1964. He is survived by his brother, Larry Payne (Tamika) nephew, Lawrence Payne and special friend, Charlsea Goins. Bruce worked... Read More
Local schools celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Wednesday, March 2, was National Read Across America Day. The national holiday, celebrated by schools across the country, is also known for falling on the birthday of famed author Dr. Seuss. Community members, teachers, and students alike all took place in a multitude of festivities to mark the special day. Greensboro Elementary School celebrated with... Read More
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announced that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third Sunday from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center. This ministry serves families in Hale County.
Donate to Pleasant Valley cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fundc/o Ren Kynard1605 Water Oak RdGreensboro, AL 36744
Legal Notices – Feb. 24, 2022
Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 26, 2015 by Logan Hunt and Leeah Walker, husband and wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for First... Read More
HSCD seeks help finding owner of stolen tractor
The Hale County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public in finding the owner of a tractor, believed to be stolen property. The tractor is a Ford model 5610. The sheriff’s department said in a Facebook post Friday night deputies believe the tractor may have been stolen from the Mt. Hermon, Bucksnort, or... Read More
Hale under tornado watch until 8 pm as thunderstorms roll in
Hale County was one among many in West Alabama under a tornado watch announced today at 2:00 p.m. by the National Weather Service. Tornado Watch 21, which is in effect until 8:00 p.m., includes Colbert, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties. As... Read More
Gas line explodes near Uniontown
A natural gas main north of Uniontown exploded this week. The incident happened near Woodlawn Church Road at around 4:15 on Sunday. Perry County Sheriff’s Deputy Dudley Barton, who was near the scene restricting traffic access to Woodlawn Church Rd. at its intersection with County Road, 23, said he heard the explosion from his home.A... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville – Feb. 17, 2022
by: Rita Lewis Congratulations to Ricky Spence, Jr., HCHS Class of 2022, signing with Birmingham Southern College football team! He is the son of Ricky, Sr. and Deborah Croxton Spence, of Moundville.Happy “5th” Birthday on Feb. 15th, to Finley Shirley, who won the Miss West Alabama Valentine Pageant (4year old Division) last Saturday at Daystar... Read More