State agents arrest woman for selling alcohol to minor
A resident of Newbern, Verna Mae Jefferson, was arrested on June 11 for allegedly providing alcohol to a minor at the Greensboro Texaco. According to court records, the incident took place in Hale County and was detailed in an Alabama Uniform Nontraffic Citation and Complaint. Jefferson, 60, was charged with violating Section 28-3A-25(a)(3) of the... Read More
WAPT upgrades fleet, announces upcoming driver recruiting efforts
For over the past 20 years, West Alabama Public Transportation has provided public transportation to rural communities faced with challenging transportation issues. Residents of the nine-county service area are able to use services for medical, dental, shopping, pay bills and visiting. Recently, such destinations as cancer treatment centers and dialysis appointments have been exceptionally high... Read More
Citizens, council discuss HERO properties at June 11 Greensboro meeting
During the Greensboro City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11, the chambers were full as concerned citizens joined together under a shared concern for the future of certain HERO properties throughout Greensboro. Leading the public comments was Tyler Clements, local State Farm insurance agent, who owns and operates Puddle Jumpers Day Care, alongside... Read More
Plaintiffs dismiss claims against manufacturer in fatal boat wreck lawsuit
On June 13, a significant development occurred in the ongoing litigation surrounding the fatal boating accident that took place near Moundville on July 4, 2018. After settlement talks, multiple plaintiffs have agreed to dismiss their claims against Chaparral Boats, Inc., the manufacturer of the boat involved in the deadly collision. This decision was formalized in... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 20, 2024
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 20, 2024
Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The Perry County Water Authority (PCWA) is considering making applications to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program Loan for improvements within the water system. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm at PCWA’s Office, located at... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 13, 2024
Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to an Order for Sale by Auction rendered by the Circuit Court of Perry County, Alabama, in Civil Action No.CV-2021-900053, John Ryan, as Court appointed Auctioneer, shall sell to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Perry County Courthouse, Marion, Alabama, on the 20th day of June 2024, during the... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 13, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Local mother and son both honored at MMI for outstanding achievements
Whitfield Taylor and Buffy Rinehart Walters, both of Greensboro, finished the academic year at Marion Military Institute with accolades. Walters received the Honored Alumni Faculty Member of the Year and was honored during MMI’s annual Alumni Weekend in April. Walters graduated high school at MMI in 1993 and began her career there as an art... Read More
Alabama Audubon director will speak, sign books at Hale County Library
The Friends of Hale County Library are pleased to announce a special lecture event featuring Dr. Scot Duncan, a prominent biologist and the Executive Director of Alabama Audubon. The lecture will take place on June 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Hale County Library, located at 1103 Main St, Greensboro, AL 36744. Dr. Duncan,... Read More