Jonathan Rossell, Hale County’s representative on the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), is asking residents to share their transportation concerns and ideas ahead of a meeting of the West Alabama Transit Committee on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the West Alabama Regional Commission, 4200 Highway 69 North, Northport. The meeting will focus... Read More

Carolynn Harrison of Moundville, Alabama, has completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2026 semester at the Troy Campus. The fall semester for the Troy Campus begins on Wednesday, August 12.

The Greensboro City Council during its June 23 meeting approved several purchases for the Greensboro Recreation Center and a donation for the Greensboro Community Youth Baseball League. Councilmember Shepherd made a motion to approve the $2,254 purchase of an A/C unit, 10 6-foot folding tables, and 10 8-foot folding tables for the recreation center. Councilmember... Read More

The Hale County Extension Office will host a come-and-go meet and greet with Margaret Ann Snow, the home and commercial horticulture agent for Hale County, on Wednesday, July 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event is open to farmers, gardeners, and home growers, who are invited to bring questions about crops, gardens, landscapes, pests,... Read More

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to eligible children again this summer. Alabama SUN Bucks will provide a one-time issuance of $120 per school-aged child to low-income families to assist them in purchasing groceries over... Read More

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Alabama to offset economic losses caused by the drought occurring on December 1, 2025, and continuing. The disaster declaration covers the Alabama counties of Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton,... Read More

A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director’s List with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. Local students include: Devyn Dillard of Moundville (35474), attends Holy Spirit Catholic High School. Chelsi Harkness of Moundville (35474), attends Northridge High... Read More

Photographs provided by Greensboro Police Department show the Ford Ranger Charles Arthur Gardner was driving during the fatal wreck Monday afternoon. A Bonifay, Fla., man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Alabama Highway 69 South on Monday, June 22. The Greensboro Police Department responded to the scene around 4 p.m. between Payne Animal Clinic... Read More