Dorothy Mae Taylor Watts
Dorothy Mae “Bit” Taylor Watts, 63, of Hale County, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1962, in Hale County to Velma Taylor and Floyd Banks, she was lovingly raised by her stepfather, Albert Taylor. Dorothy confessed Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church... Read More
Willie Clara Jeffries
Willie Clara Jeffries, 103, of Greensboro, died Oct. 6, 2025. Born Feb. 7, 1922, to the late Jonas and Ammie Pratcher McCollough, she accepted Christ at Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she later served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and secretary of the senior mission. As part of her ministry, she fostered 30... Read More
Scholarships available for students in Mediacom’s service area
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Starting in the fall of 2026, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for FTA, firearm possession, burglary, and theft of property
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests:Oct. 13, 2025Ashley G. Waller, 32, of Sawyerville, was arrested for failure to appear (four counts). Candi Arneisha Johnson, 41, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear (three counts). Oct. 14, 2025Kendrick Desroches, 39, of Sawyerville, was arrested for certain... Read More
GPD reports arrests for FTA, burglary, criminal mischief, domestic violence
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests:Sept. 23, 2025Jediah Jemar Evan, 32, of Newbern, was arrested for failure to appear in court. Sept. 27, 2025Skyler Montrell Daniels, 40, of Uniontown, was arrested for FTA/DWL. Sept. 29, 2025James Michael Tubbs, 40, of Marion, was arrested for burglary 3rd and criminal mischief 3rd.... Read More
G’boro Music Study Club to celebrate centennial with free concert Sat.
The Greensboro Music Study Club will celebrate its centennial year of membership in the National Federation of Music Clubs with a free public concert on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Greensboro Opera House. Refreshments will follow. The program features acclaimed pianist Dr. Edisher Sivitski, an associate professor in the University of Alabama... Read More
Frank Allen, Newbern native, was pioneer in early days of pro ball
The state of Alabama has produced many Major League baseball legends. Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, and Ozzie Smith all came from the Mobile area. Early Wynn, whom none other than Boston great Ted Williams called “the toughest pitcher I ever faced,” was born in Hartford, Alabama. The 2023 American League Rookie of the... Read More
Hale student dies Sunday after being struck by truck on Alabama Highway 69
A 16-year-old Hale County High School student, Slade Holcomb, died after being struck by a pickup on Alabama 69 Sunday evening, Oct. 19, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Troopers said Holcomb was in the roadway near the 133 mile marker, about 12 miles south of Tuscaloosa, when a 2018 Ford F-150 driven by... Read More
Hale County Library will celebrate 100th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 2
The Hale County Library will mark a remarkable milestone this fall as it celebrates its 100th birthday. The community is invited to join in honoring this beloved institution on Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 for a special centennial celebration sponsored by the Friends of the Hale County Library. For a full century, the library has... Read More
Ivey joins state, regional leaders for groundbreaking at Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, Oct. 14 joined state and national leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and local officials to break ground on the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), marking a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama. Governor Ivey has championed the creation of ASHS in the Legislature and its... Read More