Heath Clary family of Newbern named Outstanding Young Farm Family for catfish
Heath Clary of Hale County was named the Catfish Division winner in the statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest organized by the Alabama Farmers Federation. Clary was recognized during the Federation’s Young Farmers Conference Feb. 15 in Muscle Shoals in front of 450 of their peers. He farms in Newbern. As the Catfish Division... Read More
Severe storm early Sunday morning batters Black Belt with tornadoes
A wave of thunderstorms and straight-line winds tore across central Alabama in the early morning hours of February 16. Tornado watches were issued for 32 counties in the state hours earlier. An F1 tornado made landfall in Perry and Hale Counties, respectively. Hale County appears to have taken more damage from the storm than any... Read More
Legal Notices Week of February 27, 2025
Legal Notice CASE NO.: 24-2757 Ancillary Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Dorothy Mae Lapsley Smith, deceased, having been granted to Dorothy L. Smith as Personal Representative on the 17th day of January, 2025, by the Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for electronic solicitation, reckless murder, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:February 10, 2025Takeshia Armstrong, 49, of Uniontown, was arrested for a Parent Responsibility Act adult violation.Dominique A. Conner, 37, of Greensboro, was arrested for a Parent Responsibility Act adult violation. February 11, 2025Melvin Rollins, 51, of Greensboro, was arrested for a SORNA... Read More
Animal shelter welcomes donations to help with Spay and Neuter Drive
Due to the interest in the Friends Of Hale County Animals recent Spay and Neuter Drive, the organization is asking for donations to help fill those on the waiting list. Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible. From now until March 15th, donations that are made specifically... Read More
Council votes to sell Market Street properties to Project Horseshoe Farm, hears alcohol license request from Mustang
Greensboro City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm. All council members were present, along with the mayor and several members of the community. The meeting was called to order and began with a prayer and roll call. Minutes from the last meeting were read, followed by a recitation of all current bills owed... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 20, 2025
Legal Notice CASE NO.: 24-2757 Ancillary Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Dorothy Mae Lapsley Smith, deceased, having been granted to Dorothy L. Smith as Personal Representative on the 17th day of January, 2025, by the Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 20, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) – $20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word beyond 20 will be charged at 75¢ per word. Payment is required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) – $20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each... Read More
MMI band and choir will perform Friday, Feb. 14 at the Greensboro Opera House
The Band and Choir of Marion Military Institute will perform at the Greensboro Opera House at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 14. The band which is composed of forty-two cadets will perform a variety of popular musical selections, in many of which they will be accompanied by the MMI Choir. The band typically marches in... Read More
‘Healthy Hearts/Happy Hearts’ will be Friday, Feb. 14 in Akron
The Hale County-Alabama Extension office is partnering with the Akron Public Library for a “Healthy Hearts/Happy Hearts” presentation this Friday, February 14th. The Valentine’s Day event will feature a ‘love your heart’ story time, heart healthy activities for all ages, healthy snack tips, and heart-shaped cookie decorating. Love your heart at the Akron Public Library... Read More