Curtis J. Green Sr.

Curtis James Green was born on January 26, 1975, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Mrs. Bettie Green. He departed this life on May 25, 2026, at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Green Reid, and his father, Truman Carter Sr. Curtis leaves...
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Jessica Hogan

Jessica Nicole Hogan, 35, died on Thursday, June 12, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1991, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa to Linda Jean Hogan and Johnny Ryans. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and attended Greensboro Public School in Greensboro. She enjoyed watching television and spending time...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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