Robert Mickens
Robert Mickens, 93, died December 24, 2025. He was born September 19, 1932, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Joe and Elizabeth Mickens. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Upon moving to Cleveland, Ohio, he joined Greater Friendship Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board... Read More
Meetings set for West Alabama Regional Planning Organization
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold the following meetings: 1. Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Bibb County – Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.Brent City Hall, 22 1st Street, Brent, AL Fayette County – Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.Fayette County Commission Chamber, 103 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL Greene County –... Read More
January is good time to think about cage culture for recreational ponds
January is a popular month for goal setting and planning. Beyond the typical New Year’s resolutions of getting fit and saving money, landowners in Alabama may set a goal of better managing resources, including recreational fish ponds. For those wanting a more reliable harvest of fish, cage culture may be a good option to try... Read More
Donald Earl Seale
Donald Earl “Don” Seale, age 92, of Moundville, AL, died January 10, 2026, at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville, with Magnolia Chapel South directing. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 56 years,... Read More
Miss Braleigh Busbee
Miss Braleigh Busbee, 16, of Faunsdale, died January 6, 2026, in Marengo County. It is with sad hearts that her family announces her passing; Miss Busbee entered into eternal transition on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Visitation was held Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Phillip White Julia L. White Funeral... Read More
William Keith Langham
William Keith Langham, age 67, of Greensboro, Ala., passed away passed away peacefully January 10, 2026, in the comfort of his home. He was born May 28, 1958. Visitation will be Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel South from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Magnolia... Read More
ACCS announces record participation in dual enrollment
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced record levels of participation in dual enrollment for the 2024–2025 academic year, reinforcing the ACCS’s stance that college is for everyone, including current high school students. According to the ACCS Instruction, Research, and Development division, Alabama’s 24 community colleges make up less than half of the state’s 60... Read More
Evie Fendley Thomas
Evie Fendley Thomas, age 84, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. Services were held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Greensboro Bible Methodist Church, with Bro. Steve Vernon officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. She is preceded in... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
To say that I love to cook would be an understatement.I’m more than happy to fire up the oven and see where the pots and pans take me. This little column is my way of celebrating one of the things we do best around here—eating! Whether it’s dinner on the grounds, community bake sales, or... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 15, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More