The Hale County Commission on Sept. 26 approved a resolution throwing its support behind Alabama’s Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) and urging lawmakers to oppose any changes that would disrupt the program or call its constitutionality into question. In the resolution, commissioners describe SSUT as an “efficient, constitutional, and operationally effective” way for the state... Read More

Over 1,300 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s summer 2025 commencement at Coleman Coliseum on Aug. 2. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences. Local students include: Olivia Anderson of Moundville (35474) received the following degree( s): Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business... Read More

At the quarterly meeting of the Tombigbee RC&D Council, grant funding was awarded for 13 grants across Hale County. This year’s grant awards totaled over $107,000. RC&D Funding is made possible through the efforts of the Hale County Legislative Delegation, which consists of Sen. Bobby Singleton and Rep. Curtis Travis. RC&D grants are awarded in... Read More

An 18-year-old Uniontown resident has been arrested on two weapons charges tied to an incident last week on a Hale County school campus. Demarcus Markise Lee, of Uniontown, is charged with possession of a deadly weapon on school premises, alleging he knowingly, with intent to do bodily harm, carried or possessed a deadly weapon on... Read More

A total of 473 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs and... Read More

Members of the Senior Nutritional Center in Greensboro have been working on arts and crafts projects over the past few months. One project involved creating centerpieces from gallon tin cans, which each participant decorated in their own style. The Greensboro Nutritional Center, directed by Ms. Evelyn Hill, provides programs and activities for senior citizens ages... Read More