New law aims to crack down on distracted driving in Alabama
A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehiclerelated fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehiclerelated fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by distracted drivers.... Read More
Judge orders parties to mediation in boat wreck suit
A court-ordered mediation is set to take place this week in the Hale County Circuit Court for the ongoing civil lawsuit regarding the July 4, 2018, boating accident near Moundville that resulted in two deaths and left others badly injured. This development comes as a new development in the trial that had only just entered... Read More
Community Foundation of West Ala. spring grant cycle open until April 1
The Community Foundation of West Alabama announces its Spring Grant Cycle. Grant applications for the community grants are available for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1. Those interested are encouraged to download the grant applications from our website at www.thecfwa.org.
Services were March 14 for Frank Wilkerson of Greensboro, former Hale County Commissioner
Franklin Alvin Wilkerson, 73, of Greensboro went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. A private graveside service was held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Mount Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Greensboro. Frank was born December 7, 1950, in Greensboro, where he spent most of... Read More
Kathryn King Elliott
Kathryn King Elliott, age 94 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on March 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Sept. 1, 1929. Services were held March 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior at Magnolia Chapel South. Graveside services followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville with... Read More
Seretha Freeman Rainey
Seretha Freeman Rainey, 65 of Moundville, passed away March 8, 2024 at home. She was born Jan. 3, 1959. Services were held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Walker officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 14, 2024
Legal Notice APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Union-town will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Uniontown Town Hall Basement to discuss the Board’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application.... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 14, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 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) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 21, 2024
Legal Notice APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Uniontown will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m. in the City of Uniontown Town Hall Basement to discuss the Board’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application. The... Read More
Gvillo, Hale Co. farmer, participates in ALFA Leaders class in Montgomery
Pictured on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol are: Front row: Noel Welch of Pike County, Nic Cornelison of Jackson County, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Ellie Watson of Autauga County, Ali Gotcher of Colbert County, Laura Beth Gamache of Lee County, and Evan Nelson of Jefferson County. Middle row: Isaac Jones of Cherokee County,... Read More