West Alabama Corridor project could threaten search for Mabila, the 500-year-old Black Belt city where Tuskaloosa fought DeSoto
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the expansion of Alabama Highway 69 through Hale and Marengo Counties within only a few weeks of another announcement of massive significance for the Black Belt: the discovery of evidence of the lost city of Mabila. The city was a part of the chiefdom of Chief Tuskaloosa, the legendary Muskogean chief... Read More
As Black Belt tops state in high gas prices, local leaders warn tax repeal could doom Highway 69 expansion
In recent days, gas prices have soared nationwide and Alabama has not been immune to the hike. Everyday consumers and local governments alike have been on edge with petroleum prices now exceeding an average of $4 per gallon. AAA Alabama rated Perry County among the counties with the highest increase in gas prices. At $4.29... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville
by Rita Lewis Congratulations Congratulations to Katlyn Lawson crowned HCHS Miss Moundsman on Friday evening. She is the daughter of Tynisha Bryant. (See picture below) Congratulations to HCHS Teen Miss Moundsman, 8th grader, Emily Brannon. She is a member of the volleyball team and a cheerleader. She is the daughter of Billy and Glorene Brannon.... Read More
Moundville Baptist Church is local food pantry
Moundville Baptist Church, located at 150 5th Avenue in Moundville, is a local food pantry resource. People can pick up a box of food on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You may be required to answer a few questions to receive your box. Participants are asked to wear a mask and to have... Read More
Black Belt Community Foundation schedules spring grant workshops
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is announcing its 2022 Community Grant Cycle. BBCF is looking for community-based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties. BBCF invites organizations based in and serving Alabama’s Black Belt to apply for one-year grants for community-led activities. Grant awards will... Read More
Red Cross puts out ‘urgent’ call for local donors, disaster response volunteers
Red Cross has an URGENT need for local citizens to “Resolve to Volunteer” with the American Red Cross and make a difference in 2022! Communities across the country count on the Red Cross for help every day – and volunteers are at the heart of this support in local communities. Volunteering is good for individuals... Read More
Southern holds Beauty Walk
Southern Academy recently hosted its annual Beauty Walk that crowned girls and young women enrolled at Southern. Winning the title of Miss Southern Academy was Leah Beth Stewart, with first alternate being Jadyn Jones and Shelby Leys winning second alternate. Jadyn Jones also won Miss Congeniality. In the Junior Miss Southern Academy competition, Olivia Mosley... Read More
Legal Notices Week of March 10, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REBIDS RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS AT GREENSBORO MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE HALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GREENSBORO, ALABAMA MCKEE PROJECT NO. 21.128 The sealed proposal as described above shall be received by Mr. Michael C. Ryans, Superintendent at Hale County School System located at 1115 Powers Street, Greensboro, AL 36744; Phone: 334-624-8836, until 2:00... Read More
Classifieds Week of March 10, 2022
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Richard Fields, Jr.
Richard Fields, Jr., died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 74 in Tuscaloosa at the VA Hospital.. The son of the late Richard Fields, Sr., and Ethel Tucker Fields, he was born on May 30, 1947, in Greensboro. He attended the Hale County Training School, and after graduation enlisted in the United... Read More