Hale homeowners could qualify for up to $10k in grants to install new roofs
Help may be on the horizon for Hale County honmeowners who want to protect their homes from severe weather. Habitat Tuscaloosa, in partnership with Strengthen Alabama Homes, is offering an opportunity for homeowners in Pickens, Greene, Hale, and Tuscaloosa counties to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to install a FORTIFIED™ Roof. This... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 30, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ 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, 95¢ per word. Payable in advance... Read More
Legal Notices Week of January 30, 2025
Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS AND FOR BIDS FROM BIDDERS THAT ARE PREQUALIFIED Prequalification Proposals from General Contractors shall be submitted to Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC on behalf of the Owner electronically to the attention of Missy Lee at missy.lee@gmcnetwork. com: UNTIL 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME; ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025, for: PERRY... Read More
Moundville student named to Jacksonville State President’s List
Kaderica Wilkes of Moundville, AL has been named to the President’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2024 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 hours of GPA course credit. About Jacksonville... Read More
AFC opens 2025 rural bridge grant funding for counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its Rural Bridge Grant initiative, effective January 10, 2025. This vital program, established through the Alabama Legislature’s Rural Logging Efficiency Act of 2023 and funded in the FY25 General Fund Budget, is dedicated to upgrading infrastructure and easing costly transportation challenges resulting from the... Read More
GPD reports attempt to elude, domestic violence
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests: January 3, 2025Rickey Singleton, 51, of Greensboro, was arrested and charged with failure to appear on an attempt to elude. January 8, 2025Barry Dean Adams, 56, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear on a charge of public intoxication. January 13,... Read More
Free spay and neuter clinic for Hale County pets will be Jan. 25
Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) wants to encourage everyone to spay and neuter their pets. To help accomplish this, they are offering pet owners in Hale County the opportunity to spay or neuter their pets for free! FHCA will host a spay and neuter drive for Hale County residents on January 25th, 2025 from... Read More
2025 Executive Coach Training program
Hale County Schools Superintendent Michael C. Ryans, pictured with fellow graduates, was one of 15 superintendents statewide to complete the 2025 Executive Coach Training program through the School Superintendents of Alabama. This achievement will enhance Ryans’ ability to mentor and support future school and district administrators.
David Parker took the oath of office
Longtime Hale County businessman David Parker took the oath of office last week. Parker will serve as Hale County’s new Probate Judge for the upcoming term of office. By virtue of his office, Parker will also serve as chairman of the Hale County Commission. Pictured above Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins adminstered the oath of office... Read More
Conference on ag drones March 23-26 in Mobile
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting the third annual Spray Drone End-User Conference March 23-26 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. After the success of the 2024 conference, Steve Li, an Alabama Extension associate professor, and his team are excited to continue offering the conference in a hybrid format. “The conference was... Read More