Jordan Boyd of Moundville participating in UA’s co-op program with Nucor
University of Alabama student Jordan Boyd of Moundville is participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program during the fall 2025 semester. Boyd is working for Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of fulltime employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career... Read More
Greta Mae Smith Bambarger
Greta Mae Smith Bambarger, age 77, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on September 20, 1947, Greta lived a life defined by love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those around her. She was the cherished wife of the late Jim “Bam” Bambarger, beloved daughter of the late Elam and Vesta... Read More
Pat Waller
Pat Waller, 87, of Sawyerville, Alabama, died on August 9, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on January 5, 1938, in Sawyerville to the late Rosie Lee Waller Watkins and Alfred Chavers. He confessed hope in Christ and joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a trustee... Read More
Geneva Thomas
Geneva Brasfield Thomas, 71, of Greensboro, Alabama, died on August 4, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 5, 1954, to the late Laura J. Brasfield and the late Reverend Isiah Brasfield. She confessed Christ at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Vester Wilson;... Read More
Free prostate cancer screening is Saturday, Aug. 23 in Marion
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Perry County Health Department on 1748 South Washington Street in Marion, Alabama. No appointments are needed. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for controlled substance, probation violation, DV
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests:August 12, 2025 Darnell Devon Coats, 41, of Sawyerville, was arrested for probation violation. Chemekia Lashall Waller, 46, of Sawyerville, was arrested for third-degree theft of property. Courtney Laquinn Hurt, 41, of Greensboro, was arrested for two counts of second-degree possession... Read More
Homecoming services will be Sunday, Aug. 24 at Stewart Methodist Church
Stewart Methodist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following the morning service, lunch will be served at noon, and everyone is invited to stay and reminisce and fellowship over a meal. Our morning service will feature Legacy Gospel, from Tuscaloosa, AL, for a glorious morning... Read More
Sprott man dies after being struck by car while walking in Greene Co.
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, has claimed the life of a Sprott man. The pedestrian, Tobias G. Griffin, 39, who was in the roadway at the time of the crash, was fatally injured when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. Griffin was pronounced deceased... Read More
Whaley dies in single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa Co. Aug. 14
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, has claimed the life of a Centreville man. Richard J. Whaley, 37, was fatally injured when the 2019 Ford F-150 pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Whaley was not using a seat belt at the time of the... Read More
Newbern couple files suit over alleged runoff from town’s sewage treatment facility
A Newbern couple has filed a civil lawsuit in Hale County Circuit Court accusing a wide array of public, private, academic, and nonprofit entities of illegally discharging untreated sewage onto their residential property. The suit, filed August 13 by Marla and Laird Cole, names more than a dozen defendants including Auburn University, the Town of... Read More