A Newbern woman has been indicted in Hale County Circuit Court on charges of promoting prison contraband. Trenyce Lashay Rollins, 19, of Newbern, was arrested on the charges Nov. 21 of last year, according to court records. The indictment, returned during the April session of the Hale County Grand Jury, accuse Rollins of attempting to... Read More

Blackbelt Women Rising is proud to announce the upcoming Blackbelt Utility Conference, scheduled to take place on May 24th, 2024, at Wallace Community College Demopolis Campus. The conference will bring together water experts, funders, and representatives from homeland security to address critical issues facing utility services in the Blackbelt region. “We are thrilled to host... Read More

Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada’s song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the expected emergence of Broods 13 and 19, Meredith Shrader — an Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist — said this year is a great opportunity for parents to... Read More

Residents of Ward Street, including Greensboro City Councilmember Pearl Shepherd, aired their concerns at the Tuesday night, April 23 city council meeting about drainage issues in their community. Jacqueline Travis, a resident of the Ward Street neighborhood, was on the agenda that night to discuss her concerns. She said a sinkhole had opened up in... Read More

At Hale County Hospital, it is our mission to pursue and promote healing, improved health, and improved quality of life of the residents of Hale County and surrounding communities. Our focus is on relationship and community-centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved health and quality of life of our neighbors.... Read More