Bessie Jones
Bessie Lee Braxton Jones, 80, died on Saturday, June 14, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1946, to the late Tommie Braxton Sr. and Laura Clemons Braxton. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Loucelle Smith, Patsy Harper, and Barbara Braxton; and two brothers, James Braxton and Bobby Braxton. She leaves... Read More
State authorities on the lookout for screwworm
Alabama agriculture officials are reinforcing animal entry requirements in an effort to keep the New World Screwworm out of the state. The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) said the state is taking “proactive steps” following recent detections of the parasite in Texas and New Mexico. Enhanced interstate movement requirements are being implemented for... Read More
Arthur Hartley
Arthur Hartley, age 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1945, to David and Mary Lane Hartley. Funeral services were directed by Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home (South) and held at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Akron on June 4, with Pastors Leon White... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
The more I’ve been baking, the more technically obsessive I’ve become about even the simplest projects. Chocolate chip cookies are the worst offenders in that regard. There’s an endless stream of opinions about what makes the “perfect” version—chewy, crunchy, cakey, Levain-style, pan-banged, double chocolate, triple chocolate, oatmeal, peanut butter, or the infamous “kitchen sink.” There... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for DUI, marijuana, FTA
Arrests 06-19-2026Justin Deon Powell, 38, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for serving weekends. 06-20-2026Jamerson Lashun Taylor, 30, of Marion Junction, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. John Ellis Raby Jr., 37, of Faunsdale, was arrested for possession of marijuana second degree. 06-21-2026Devante James, 30, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for driving under the influence.... Read More
GPD reports domestic violence arrest, incidents of harassment
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests: 06-21-2026James Curtis Banks, 31, of Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence third degree. Incidents: 06-16-2026Menacing was reported in the 00 block of First Street and State Street. 06-18-2026Domestic violence third degree assault was reported on Beacon Street in Greensboro. 06-19-2026Harassment was reported... Read More
Hale CTAC representative seeks community input on transportation concerns
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
Harrison completes IMPACT, enrolls at Troy University for fall ‘26
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.
Council approves donation to youth baseball league
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
Hale Co. Extension to host horticulture meet and greet July 1
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