Greensboro’s Mustang, Marion’s Blackbelt Hardware both listed for sale
Two prominent Black Belt businesses have been listed for sale, each with asking prices exceeding $1 million. Mustang, a longtime Greensboro restaurant and local landmark, is on the market for $1.5 million. Located at 905 Hobson Street, the property sits on 1.09 acres and features a 5,840-square-foot building that includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen,... Read More
The raptors are coming to Newbern Library June 12
The Newbern Library is pleased to announce that “the Raptors are Coming” to the library on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a free public program. Staff members from the Auburn Raptor Center will bring five raptors, commonly known as birds of prey, to Newbern for a two-hour demonstration held outdoors under a large tent adjacent... Read More
Akron Day celebrates community, history and hometown pride
The Town of Akron came together on Saturday, May 23, for the first Akron Day, a daylong celebration of the town’s history, people, and spirit. Rain was in the forecast, but the community turned out anyway and was rewarded with a mostly sunny afternoon. Former Mayor Rev. West Moore opened the event with a prayer,... Read More
Moundville restaurant sued over slip-and-fall
A Pickens County woman has sued Big Mike’s Steakhouse in Moundville, alleging she was injured after slipping on grease that had been left on a walkway at the restaurant. Shelia M. Jones filed the lawsuit May 26 in Hale County Circuit Court, naming Big Mike’s Steakhouse Moundville, LLC as the defendant. Jones is represented by... Read More
Greensboro restricts heavy truck traffic on West Main Street
The Greensboro City Council has adopted an ordinance restricting heavy truck traffic on a portion of West Main Street, citing safety concerns for pedestrians and schoolchildren and the potential for damage to infrastructure. Ordinance No. 2026-01, which took effect after being approved April 27 and published in the May 14 edition of the Greensboro Watchman,... Read More
Greensboro woman indicted on domestic violence charge in vehicle assault
A Greensboro woman has been indicted on a charge of domestic violence second degree after authorities say she struck a man with a vehicle. A Hale County grand jury indicted Kashena Shantrica Tabb, 30, of Greensboro, on April 30 during the April 2026 term of circuit court. The indictment, filed May 15, charges Tabb with... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 28, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 28, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No: CV-2026-900017 ARTHUR WILLIAMS,Plaintiff, v. EUGENE TINKER, JR.,Defendant. NOTICE TO: EUGENE TINKER, JR. Notice is hereby given to you that a Complaint has been filed by Arthur Williams, wherein the said Arthur Williams seeks a Judgment against Eugene Tinker, Jr. You are hereby notified that... Read More
Joseph Dunn
Mr. Joseph Dunn, son of the late Charles Dunn Sr. and Daisey Ward Dunn, was born on June 12, 1951. He passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 74. Everyone knew him as “Tent.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Dunn Sr. and Daisy Ward Dunn; a brother,... Read More
Howard Paige says he will not seek re-election to office of Hale County Coroner
To the Citizens and Community of Hale County, After much prayer, thought, and reflection, I have decided that I will not be renewing or seeking re-election for Hale County Coroner. For the past 16 years, it has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve the people of this county. During some... Read More