Carli Lewis of Uniontown, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of West Alabama. Lewis is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership... Read More

I told you last week that I’d give you the story of Turtleback cookies. Last week, I also promised to get us past the dessert table and start contributing more savory options. Nevertheless, my heart is full of sugar and butter, so that is where I’ll naturally go. Now, take a trip with me down... Read More

The Hale County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Citizens Firearms Safety Course for individuals aged 19 and above. The two-part course begins with a classroom session on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m. at the Hale County Courthouse. Part two will be held at a designated firing range, potentially on the same day or... Read More

Did you know there are senior activity centers right here in your community? Senior activity centers offer older adults a place to socialize, stay active, and enjoy nutritious meals in a welcoming environment. Participants can take part in activities like exercise classes, games, educational programs, and special events while building friendships and staying connected. These... Read More

The Greensboro Opera House will present the play “Fireball” on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, with a reception following. “Fireball” is a single-actor play dramatizing the true story of Hazel Lindsey, a Tennessee plow girl who survived poverty, abuse, and eleven husbands with wit, wisdom, and tenacity. The play was written... Read More

Arrests 03-30-2026Terrance Lee Jones, 67, Newbern, was arrested for failure to appear.Desmond Winn, 47, Greensboro, was arrested for tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest, and attempt use/possession of drug paraphernalia. 03-31-2026Christopher Lee Woods, 35, Akron, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear, domestic violence strangulation/suffocation, and domestic violence/assault second degree. 04-01-2026Jerry Lemat Bates,... Read More

Hale County Hospital CEO Shay Cherry is pushing back on a national report that named the Greensboro facility among three Alabama hospitals at heightened risk of closure — even as the hospital prepares to break ground on a new emergency department. Public Citizen, a progressive nonprofit founded by Ralph Nader, released a report last week... Read More