Judge Wiggins named to Alabama Lawyers’ Association’s Hall of Fame
The Alabama Lawyers Association’s Hall of Fame honors lawyers who have been licensed to practice law for twenty-five years or more, and who have made significant contributions to the cause of justice. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Association paused to honor Judge Marvin W. Wiggins. A man whose courage, intellectual accomplishments, professional achievements, and... Read More
Hale resident honored with leadership award at Tuscaloosa VA hospital
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center proudly recognized one of its own, Mrs. LaWanda VanHorn-Rossell, for her outstanding leadership in the award-winning Lean Excellence Award Black Belt Project: “Decreasing Suicide By Stepping Up.” This prestigious honor was awarded by VA Southeast Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 7 in recognition of her efforts in Systems Redesign &... Read More
Women’s conference set for April 5 at Greensboro Baptist
A free women’s conference at Greensboro Baptist Church will be held on April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The overall theme is Finding Joy in your everyday life. The keynote Christian pro-life speaker will be Sara Bible. Additional speakers include First Lady Zinna Wiggins of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jessica Files of... Read More
ALEA kicks off its annual Spring Break enforcement campaign, offers safety tips
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decisionmaking for all citizens during the popular spring break season. This proactive campaign is especially focused on teens and college students, reminding them to make responsible... Read More
Council votes to approve Mustang liquor license application after hearing
Greensboro City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a retail liquor license application sought by the owners of M&M Mustang, Inc. A public hearing was held before the regular council meeting in which there were no objections to the application. The city will now inform the Alabama ABC board of the council’s approval, and... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 13, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20 are 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 are 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Alabama was most-scammed state in ‘23, how to protect yourself
Ever received a suspicious or confusing call or text, particularly during tax season? Scammers use this and other schemes to trick people into providing sensitive information. It is essential to know how to recognize these scams, no matter what scheme is used. March 2-8, 2025, is National Consumer Protection Week. This annual event brings awareness... Read More
ADPH asks for help in assessing women’s health
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks for the help of Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of childbearing age, infants, children, and youth in the state. One way the public can assist is by participating in an anonymous online survey that is to be completed by families, youth, and healthcare providers.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of March 13, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE MATTER OF AKERS, EMMALYN ROSE (DOB: 12/02/2018) CASE NO. JU-2022-44.02andAKERS, CASSIE ANN (DOB: 11/08/2019) CASE NO. JU-2022-43.02 a minor child. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PATERNAL RIGHTS TO: Ami Lee Von Brethorst, a/k/a Ami Lee Vonbrethorst, mother of said children, and Jamie... Read More
Faunsdale man charged with breaking car windows, attempting to elude police
A Faunsdale man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly breaking a woman’s car windows and then attempting to elude police. D’Angelo O’Neal Battle was arrested by Billy Jones of the Perry County Sheriff’s Department and charged with numerous crimes on Monday, March 3rd. All charges stem from a series of events that took... Read More