FHCA will host ‘Paws for a Night with Friends’ June 5
Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) will host the 3rd Annual Paws for a Night with Friends on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Project Horseshoe Farm Courtyard in Greensboro. The annual event has become a favorite community gathering, bringing together animal lovers from across Hale County for an evening... Read More
West Alabama Women in Agriculture event a success
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Marengo County Extension Office successfully hosted the 2026 West Alabama Women in Agriculture Event in Linden, Alabama. This comprehensive educational program provided participants with valuable, hands-on learning experiences and direct engagement with Extension professionals across a variety of disciplines. The event featured a diverse lineup of Extension agents and... Read More
Jones, Tuberville win gubernatorial primaries; multiple statewide races headed to June runoff
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won their respective party primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting up a marquee general election matchup to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Jones dominated the six-candidate Democratic field with 286,416 votes, or 78.63 percent of 364,280 cast. Will Boyd finished second with 35,249 votes. Tuberville... Read More
Patrick wins Democratic primary for Hale County Commission District 4; Travis cruises in House District 72
Charles Patrick defeated Patti Rhodes in the Democratic primary for Hale County Commission District 4 on Tuesday, receiving 340 votes to Rhodes’ 271, out of 611 cast. Patrick will face Beatrice Nichols in the Nov. 3 general election. In the only other contested local race on the Hale County ballot, Curtis L. Travis won the... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 21, 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for, Ireland Athletic Center Roof Repair and Replacement Gymnasium, Marion, AL, Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL Owner and has made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons... Read More
Joyce Baty
Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Duke Baty of Demopolis, Alabama entered into eternal rest May 4, 2026 at The Retreat, Hospice by Saad, Mobile, Alabama. Graveside services for Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Duke Baty were held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. from Memorial Gardens (Hwy 43 S), Demopolis, Alabama. Brother Carl Williams and Pastor Jennifer Gregory... Read More
‘Market Ready’ food safety workshop will be May 19 in Tuscaloosa
The Tuscaloosa County Extension Office will host a “Market Ready: Licenses, Permits, & Food Safety Basics” workshop on Tuesday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop, organized by Alabama A&M University and Auburn University’s Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is designed for farmers and producers looking to sell their goods. Topics include licensing requirements,... Read More
Homecoming service set for May 17 at Mt. Carmel Church
Mt. Carmel Church, located on Hwy. 14 east of Greensboro, will be having Homecoming on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will be bringing the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.
Carolyn Gooden Elliott
Carolyn Gooden Elliott, 82, of Moundville passed away May 4, 2026, at home. Services were held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Chapel South with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation was held at the chapel one hour prior to the service, and burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville. She... Read More