Hale student graduates MMI, receives officer’s commission
Marion Military Institute (MMI) congratulates Markuis Crider, of Moundville, for earning an Associate’s Degree and becoming an Army officer on May 10. A GED graduate, who completed MMI’s Early Commissioning Program, Crider was one of 63 cadets participating in the college’s Commencement Ceremony. Later that afternoon, Crider also commissioned as a U.S. Army second lieutenant... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for domestic violence, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests: May 13, 2025Tarron Smith, 32, of Akron, was arrested for resisting arrest, domestic violence in the first degree, domestic violence in the third degree, probation violation, and attempting to elude.James Chase Carpenter, 27, of Akron, was arrested for two counts of... Read More
GPD reports arrests for failure to appear, DUI, domestic violence
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests: May 6, 2025George Davis, 67, of Greensboro, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for driving under the influence.Carlos Fowler, 27, of Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence in the third degree and failure to appear. May 7, 2025Ivey Lamar Scott, 34,... Read More
Selma man charged with attempting to steal car in Hale Co.
A Selma man has been charged in connection with an attempted vehicle theft in Hale County that occurred on the night of May 18. According to a criminal complaint filed in the District Court of Hale County, Omarion Takimbay Sturdivant, 23, of Selma, is accused of attempting to steal a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport... Read More
Moundville man dies after being hit by car near Akron Saturday
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. Saturday, May 17, has claimed the life of a Moundville man. The pedestrian, Michael E. Snipes, 52, of Moundville who was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2004 Honda Civic driven by an 18-year-old juvenile. Snipes was pronounced deceased at the... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 22, 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... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 22, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE The Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities: Mail and Post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts. Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned: You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse. Education: Minimum... Read More
Growing opportunities for Farmers at the Black Belt Marketing and Innovation Center
Tuskegee University’s Black Belt Marketing and Innovation Center (BBMIC) in Selma, Alabama has undergone extensive transformation in recent years to become a produce research facility, aggregation center, and processing incubator for the Dallas County region. The BBMIC is fully equipped with an inline washing conveyor, sorting tables, grading tables, pea shellers, greens spinner, and vacuum... Read More
Brother Oddis Harris
Brother Oddis Harris, 98, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Diversicare of Greensboro. Public visitation was held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located at 322 North Street in Uniontown. An additional visitation took place on Friday,... Read More
Douglas Earl Kiker
Douglas Earl Kiker, a resident of Greensboro, Alabama, was born on August 20, 1990, and passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 34. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Washington & Paige Chapel in Greensboro. He was preceded in death by his... Read More