We’re early enough in the history of this column that it seems fitting to go ahead and rip off one of many bandaids that need to be addressed. For all my personal distaste for disclaimers, I feel it necessary to start off with a very important one to keep in mind going forward: I’m not... Read More

A weekend of programs titled “Night Skies” will bring art, prairie ecology and astronomy together in the Black Belt of Alabama on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20–21. The events will feature astronomers Kathryn Williamson, PhD, and Michelle Wooten, PhD. On Friday, Feb. 20, “Paint the Night” will invite participants to explore what watercolor can teach... Read More

The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests February 10, 2026 Desmond L. Wynn, 47, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of fourth-degree theft of property. February 13, 2026 Priscilla Constant, 60, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to... Read More

A Greensboro man has been charged with receiving stolen property after investigators say they found a stolen handgun in his home while working a missing person case. According to a criminal complaint filed in Hale County District Court, investigators executed a search warrant on Feb. 11 at the residence of Ronald Arness Barker, 59, at... Read More

HALE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. The department has released the following report of recent activity: Arrests February 10, 2026 Johnny Troydell White, 57, of Greensboro, was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear. Desmond Winn, 47, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of... Read More

The Hale County Golden Girls dance team took second place in the Hip-Hop category at the National Dance Association’s National Championship over Valentine’s Day weekend. Held at Hilton Orlando, Florida, the event featured over three thousand high school dancers from 34 states.

Southern Academy varsity Cougars started the season with a 14–0 shutout against Wilcox Academy. In four innings, Brayden Hennigan struck out 11 batters, allowing no hits or earned runs.

The Greensboro City Council decided which of its members it would send as Voting Delegates to the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention this April 28–May 1 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Councilmember Curtis nominated Councilmember Bragg as Voting Delegate. Councilmember Shepherd seconded the nomination and it was unanimously carried. Councilmember Lewis nominated... Read More

Demopolis and Hale County officials are again moving forward with a plan to bring several hundred acres of Hale County land at the U.S. Highway 80/Highway 69 intersection inside the Demopolis city limits, saying the site is too important to the future West Alabama Corridor to leave undeveloped. In a joint statement released this week,... Read More