Nancy Morrison Brewer
Nancy Morrison Brewer, 78, of Marion, died Friday, March 21, 2026. She was born July 20, 1947, to Ted and Ollie Mae Fuqua Morrison. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 25, at Lake Payne Church of God from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Greg Jones officiating. Burial... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Emergency responders from across West Alabama gathered in Hale County earlier this month to participate in a large-scale disaster drill simulating a catastrophic plane crash, testing the region’s ability to respond to a mass casualty event. The training exercise, organized by the Hale County Emergency Management Agency, took place on a rural property just outside... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Who doesn’t love a cookie? There’s even a book on what happens when you give a mouse one. They end up in almost every lunchbox, come saran wrapped on gas station counters, and wait patiently in kitschy jars for another hand to reach in. Like many children, cookies were among the first things I “made”... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 02, 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, $1.25 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, $1.25 per... Read More
St. Matthew AME to present Seven Last Words service on Good Friday
St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Greensboro will present “The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross” on Good Friday, April 3, at 5:00 p.m. Four speakers from Greensboro churches will deliver the preached word: Sis. Beverly Williams, member of St. Matthew AME Rev. Menelek Washington, Associate Minister/Elder of Pine Grove Baptist Church Rev. Eugene... Read More
HCSD to hold free Citizens Firearms Safety Course
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
GPD reports arrests for FTA, open container, attempt to elude
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests 03-24-2026John Antonio Pettway, 34, Linden, was arrested for driving while revoked. 03-26-2026Antwan Dwayne Armstrong, 44, Greensboro, was arrested for third-degree domestic violence and criminal trespass. 03-27-2026Jaylen Ja’Baar Sanders, 25, Orrville, was arrested for public intoxication. 03-28-2026John Anderson Screws, 82, Mountain Brook, was... Read More
Hale County Extension Nutrition Educator Franchesca Burrell
Hale County Extension Nutrition Educator Franchesca Burrell, left, accepts a donation from State Rep. Curtis Travis of House District 72 for the Extension Office’s Today’s Mom program. The contribution will be used to purchase infant car seats for limited-resource mothers in Hale County.
Six charged with hunting violations in Hale County
Jonathan Wade Lowery, 52, Northport, was cited on two charges on March 27 after he was allegedly found hunting on National Forest Road 701 during a closed season. Lowery was charged with hunting during closed season, a misdemeanor under Section 9-11-236 of the Code of Alabama, and with a deer/turkey harvest record violation under Alabama... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, DUI, SORNA violation
The Hale County Sheriff’s Department has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests 03-25-2026Jacorey Dequindre Files, 30, Uniontown, was arrested for child support. 03-26-2026Davion Jajuan Edwards, 23, Greensboro, was arrested for second-degree domestic violence and failure to appear. Deandre Kernard Dussett, 35, Greensboro, was arrested for a SORNA violation. 03-28-2026Stanley Brown, 37,... Read More