Unconfirmed reports: at least one fatality following crash on 80 near Gallion Tuesday night
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Faunsdale shut down the westbound lanes Tuesday night and sent emergency crews to the scene, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Sgt. Reginal King said the wreck happened at about 7:15 p.m. near the 48-mile marker in Marengo County and caused a lane closure while troopers... Read More
Local tax abatements approved for buyer of former Judson campus
Planned site use still not identified by representative of ‘Judson College Properties, LLC’ in Marion on Monday Marion’s City Council on Tuesday, January 5, 2026, approved a tax abatement for a project tied to the former Judson College campus, signaling that a deal to repurpose the property has moved past preliminary talks. The measure, adopted... Read More
Funding disagreements could affect West Ala. Highway project
Disagreements over the financing of a major highway project in west Alabama are likely to be voiced in the upcoming legislative session as more State House leaders communicate concern, and at least one is calling for more oversight on the transportation department. The state recently borrowed $730 million to complete the West Alabama Corridor and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 08, 2026
Legal NoticeCase No. 25-2807Notice to Creditors of Estate of Russell T. Greene, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of December, 2025, by the Probate Judge of Perry County, Alabama, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 08, 2026
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
Extension Offering Online Cottage Food Law Course
The Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team is excited to launch the new Alabama Cottage Food Law online course. This self-paced course is open to anyone who is interested or planning to produce food for sale to the public from their home kitchen. It is a flexible, accessible resource designed to allow participants to... Read More
Application Deadline Is Jan. 5 for 2026 Congress Internship
The Washington, D.C., and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for spring 2026 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the semester learning about the inner workings of a congressional office. Interns will work closely... Read More
Annual Catfish Industry Conference Is Jan. 8 in Marion Junction
The 2026 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction. This meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served, and there will be a drawing for several door prizes. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.,... Read More
Qualifying Opens Jan. 5 for 2026 Democratic Primary Elections
The Hale County Democratic Executive Committee has announced that qualifying for the 2026 Democratic primary will open Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and close Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The dates are coordinated with the Alabama Democratic Party and follow state election law. Candidates seeking a county office on the Democratic... Read More
Ivey Marks $4.27 Million for Utility Assistance in Region, Including Hale
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance to help low-income Alabama residents cover the costs of heating or cooling their homes. “The cost of heating a... Read More