State lifts restrictions on burning after recent rains

As drought conditions across the state improve with recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is rescinding the Fire Danger Advisory for all Alabama counties. The agency is constantly monitoring conditions and will continue to make recommendations regarding outdoor burning to ensure the safety of Alabama’s forestland and citizens. The AFC continues to urge...
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Akron celebrates Christmas on the Square

On Saturday, December 6, the people of Akron celebrated Christmas on the Square with a festive Grinch-themed event. Community members picked up scavenger hunt sheets from the Akron Fire Department and got into the holiday spirit with hot chocolate and seasonal snacks provided by the Big Tasty Food Truck. A complimentary Christmas ham was generously...
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Legal Notices Week of Dec 11, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION DATES: December 4, 2025, December 11, 2025, December 18, 2025NEWSPAPER: The Times-Standard-Herald NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Donna S. Cooley and Christopher Hudson, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee...
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Mary Alice Jackson

Mary Alice Jackson, 106, died Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born January 10, 1919. With deep love and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, her family announced her transition from this life on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Mrs. Jackson’s long life was a testament to faith, strength and grace. She touched many hearts through...
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Leon “Lee” Williams

Leon “Lee” Williams, 63, of Greensboro, Alabama, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Deversicare of Greensboro, Alabama. He was born April 20, 1962, in Greensboro, Alabama (Cedarville Community), to loving and caring parents, Fate and Mary F. Williams. Leon, affectionately known as “Lee” or “Tweda,” was a very caring, loving and kindhearted Father, Brother, Uncle...
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Ruby Lakeshia Carter

Ruby Lakeshia Carter was born on October 16, 1985, in Hale County, Alabama, to Francis Carter and James Hunter. She transitioned into the arms of Christ on November 9, 2025, at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. Ruby gave her life to Christ and had an enduring relationship with him, as evidenced by her...
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Stacy Leona White

Stacy Leona White was born January 5, 1989, to the late Augusta Lee White and the late Henry Conner. She departed this earthly life on November 9, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Pentecostal Church in Greensboro, Alabama, with...
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