Melvin Lee Webster
Melvin Lee Webster, also known as “Poodie,” was born on August 1, 1988, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Barbara Denise Webster and Melvin Green. Melvin accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Carlier Agnew. He was educated through... Read More
Henry Hamilton
Henry Lee “Chain Saw” Hamilton was born May 20, 1936, to the late Lucy Bell and Mickey Bell in Hale County, Alabama. He was raised by Fredonia Hamilton. Henry confessed Christ at an early age and joined St. John Baptist Church. He departed this life on May 27, 2026, at the age of 90. He... Read More
Clarence Harris
Clarence L. Harris, also known as Hooker, was born to Robert and Ella Harris on August 31, 1945, and departed this life on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John Baptist Church. Clarence graduated from Hale County Training School. Later on, he enlisted... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for assault, murder, FTA
Arrests 06-08-2026 Willie J. Walker, 72, of Aliceville, was arrested for breaking and entering a vehicle. 06-09-2026 Jordan Alexander Williams, 21, of Greensboro, was arrested for assault third degree. James Michael Tubbs, 41, of Marion, was arrested for driving while suspended and no vehicle registration. Kardarrell Darnell Winn, 23, of Sawyerville, was arrested for murder,... Read More
GPD reports arrests for theft, forged instrument, domestic
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: 06-09-2026 Jacqueline Green, 47, of Sawyerville, was arrested for theft of property. 06-10-2026 Jonah Josiah Ambert, 19, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of a forged instrument. 06-11-2026 Rachel Lee Horne, 46, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear on a charge of... Read More
Man sought by sheriff’s office jailed on domestic violence charges
A man whom the Hale County Sheriff’s Office had asked the public to help locate is in custody, charged with domestic violence and criminal mischief after he allegedly struck a woman in the head with a large can of applesauce and damaged her vehicle in April. Austin Wade Johnson, 23, of 71 Wade Road, Greensboro,... Read More
Southern wins first state baseball title as Hennigan, Maxie take top AISA honors
Southern Academy pitcher Brayden Hennigan has been named the Alabama Independent School Association’s Pitcher of the Year after leading the Cougars to the first baseball state championship in school history. The Cougars clinched the Class AA title on May 14 with a 2-0 victory over Clarke Prep at Paterson Field in Montgomery. Hennigan was selected... Read More
Sawyerville woman jailed on three felony charges, including pharmacy drug thefts
A Sawyerville woman is being held in the Hale County Jail on three felony charges, including two counts of stealing prescription painkillers connected to a Greensboro pharmacy, after a traffic stop led to her arrest on outstanding warrants. Jacqueline Green, 47, of Sawyerville, was arrested June 9. As of that date, Hale County District Court... Read More
Second suspect charged in Club 14 shooting
A Greensboro man faces two counts of reckless endangerment in connection with the March shooting outside Club 14 in Sawyerville, making him the second person charged in the early-morning incident that left one man wounded. Raekwon Tyrez Hoskins, 24, of 2504 Faunsdale Road, Greensboro, was arrested June 6. As of June 8, Hale County District... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with threatening to shoot repairman
A Sawyerville man was arrested June 12 on a harassment charge after allegedly threatening to shoot a man who had been hired to repair his refrigerator. Jerry Clyde Sullivan, 66, was charged with harassment by threat, a Class C misdemeanor under Alabama Code §13A-11-008(A)(2). The charge stems from an incident on May 19, according to... Read More