Dorothy Jean Caples Minor
Dorothy Jean Caples Minor, age 90, of Clinton, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2025, at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation. Born on October 13, 1935, Dorothy was the oldest of eleven children born to Richard and Bessie Caples. Dorothy devoted her life to her family, raising seven children of her own... Read More
‘Trees for Troops’ sent hundreds of Christmas trees to on-base military
The holiday season is not only a time for giving gifts. It’s also a time to give back to communities with a joyful spirit. Jeremy Pickens, an assistant professor for Alabama Extension at Auburn University, embodied that spirit of holiday cheer by donating 200 Christmas trees through the Trees for Troops program. As part of... Read More
Black Belt still lags in broadband
Much effort has been made to bring broadband internet to all 67 counties of Alabama. Since 2018, nearly $2.5 billion in federal and state funds have been administered toward the goal of providing high-speed internet—defined as at least 100/20 megabytes per second—for all Alabamians. According to a report from the Education Policy Center at the... Read More
Ivey announces $300k for weatherization of homes in region including Hale
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $3.8 million to help low-income residents reduce their home energy bills through the Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program. The 13 grants awarded to community action agencies throughout Alabama provide funds for the program, which improves the energy efficiency and safety of homes selected for assistance. Priority is given to... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, drug paraphernalia, stolen property, no DL
Hale County Sheriff’s Department has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests December 9, 2025Robert James Robinson, 61, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear. December 10, 2025Leshawn Patrick Blakley, 33, was arrested for no driver’s license and speeding less than 25 miles per hour. December 11, 2025Brittney Shanae Williams, 34,... Read More
GPD reports arrests for stolen property, failure to appear, reckless endangerment
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests December 7, 2025Alfonso Da’Miir Russell, 20, of Cottondale, was arrested for reckless endangerment. December 10, 2025Marquise Terell Armstrong, 32, of Greensboro, was arrested for receiving stolen property, failure to appear for criminal trespass, and failure to appear for resisting arrest. Joshua T. Butler, 42,... Read More
West Alabama Maternity Care Coalition held a meeting at the Hale County Extension Office on December 10th
Members of the West Alabama Maternity Care Coalition held a meeting at the Hale County Extension Office on Wednesday, December 10th. The meeting was hosted by Franchesca Burrell, EFNEP Nutrition Educator. The coalition, made up of educators, agencies, non-profits, and others, met to discuss possible partnership strategies to help overcome the challenges faced by pregnant... Read More
Council motions on Lions Park work fail at Tuesday night, December 10 meeting
Greensboro City Council was unable to form a consensus regarding proposed repairs at Lions Park during the last City Council meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 10th. The park’s gate and fencing were damaged in storms throughout the year and are in need of repair. Councilmember Curtis made a motion to pay $809 for... Read More
Southern Academy’s 3rd and 4th grade students
Southern Academy’s 3rd and 4th grade students and their families visited the Hale County Animal Shelter on December 15th, and they brought loads of donations for the animals. The students visited every dog and cat, exhibiting kindness and compassion. One student and his family even took a puppy home.
Qualifying opens Jan. 5 for 2026 Democratic primary elections
The Hale County Democratic Executive Committee has announced that qualifying for the 2026 Democratic primary will open Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and close Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The dates are coordinated with the Alabama Democratic Party and follow state election law. Candidates seeking a county office on the Democratic... Read More