Julian Wyatt, Moundville native, selected as one of 13 Fulbright recipients from UA
Julian Wyatt, a recent graduate from Moundville, Alabama, has been selected as one of 13 University of Alabama students to receive a Fulbright Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. Wyatt, who graduated in May 2023 with a degree in international studies and German, will be heading to Germany to teach English as part of this... Read More
Tourism generated $3.8 billion for Black Belt in 2023, says study
Tourism in Alabama’s 23- county Black Belt region generated an annual economic impact of $3.8 billion in 2023 and accounted for about 45,500 jobs, according to a new report commissioned by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA). The economic impact of tourism on the Black Belt roughly doubled from 2020 to 2023, growing from... Read More
Friends of Hale County Animals plans fundraiser here on May 31
The Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) will host a fundraiser to benefit the Hale County Animal Shelter on May 31, 2024 at Project Horseshoe Farm Courtyard/Ballroom from 6-8pm. Tickets to enter are $25 per person which will include hors d’oeuvres and entry for door prizes. In addition, raffle tickets will be sold for pieces... Read More
Long earns Master of Divinity degree
Friends congratulate Laramie Long, a graduate of Greensboro West High School Class of 1995, for his recent academic achievement. On May 11, 2024, Mr. Long received his Master of Divinity Degree from the Samuel De- Witt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. Long pursued his undergraduate studies at the University... Read More
GPD arrests Owens, 30, for stolen property May 16
Joseph Jamal Owens of Greensboro was arrested by the Greensboro Police Department early on the morning of May 15 at the Inn Motel in Greensboro. Owens, 30, is accused of burglary and receiving stolen property in the first degree. According to the Greensboro Police Department, items recovered from the burglary, which occurred around 3:00 AM... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 23, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA Case no: 53-CV-900016.00 Michael Brooks and Michele Brooks, Plaintiffs,vs.TWO PARCELS OF LAND IN PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA DESCRIBED BELOW AND STERLING B. PRICE, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING ANY PRESENT, FUTURE, CONTINGENT OR OTHER INTEREST IN SAID LANDS, Defendant NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Sterling B. Price,... Read More
Elizabeth Juanita Payne Phares
Elizabeth Juanita Payne Phares, born April 2, 1930 to Dewey and Reba Wyatt Payne passed away on April 21, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center at the age of 94. Services were held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Neil Honea officiating and Magnolia Chapel... Read More
Joe Douglas Pearson
Joe Douglas Pearson, age 74 of Moundville, passed away on May 2, 2024 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery with Kirk Pearson officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Joe was born at home on November 2, 1949, in Gordo,... Read More
Rodney Lenear Smith
Rodney Lenear Smith was born on October 14, 1973, in Warren, Ohio, the eldest son of 10 children. Rodney resided in Ocala, Florida, and passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at 4:29 PM with his family by his side at Hospice West Alabama. Rodney was baptized at the early age of 10 and accepted... Read More
Daisy Edwards Robinson
Daisy Edwards Robinson, a beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at Hospice West Alabama. Daisy was born on April 18, 1963, to the late Rufus Edward Sr., and living mother, Bessie Edward. Daisy had a passion for singing and dancing and having fun with family. She accepted Christ at... Read More