GMS student awarded for MLK ‘Realizing the Dream’ Essay and Art contest
Greensboro Middle School’s 8th grade student Liam Williams was recently honored as one of the recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream Essay and Art Contest. The recognition ceremony took place at Shelton State Community College on Thursday, April 2. The Martin Luther King Realizing the Dream Committee is made up of... Read More
Oakwood Cemetery Association Plants Memorial Toomer’s Oak for John Jay
The Oakwood Cemetery Association recently honored the life of John C. Jay Jr. with the planting of an Auburn Toomer’s Oak at Oakwood Cemetery. Jay, a lifelong Greensboro resident and longtime mayor of Greensboro, was known for his years of dedicated care and stewardship of the cemetery. The tree, a descendant of the iconic oaks... Read More
Hale County Sheriff’s Department Reports
Hale County Sheriff’s Department Reports The Hale Co. Sheriff’s Dept. reports arrests for indecent exposure, theft, and FTA (Failure to Appear). Arrests 04-21-2026Arthur Fields, 25, of Sawyerville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and two counts of indecent exposure. 04-21-2026Keon Montae Page, 32, of Greensboro, was arrested for theft of property second degree.... Read More
Eugene Tinker Sr.
Eugene Tinker Sr. of the Akron-Sawyerville community entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2026. He was 71 years old. Mr. Tinker was born on February 7, 1955. A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Agnew Funeral Home, 1110 Baptist Hill Road, Greensboro. A... Read More
AKRON SENIOR & COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER RECEIVES BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The Akron Senior & Community Wellness Center has received a 2026 Community Grant Award from the Black Belt Community Foundation. The award, presented to representatives of the center, recognizes the organization for making a significant impact on the lives of Hale County citizens.
MICHAEL BAYGENTS NAMED TUSCALOOSA CHIEF OF POLICE
A Hale County native has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the City of Tuscaloosa. Michael Baygents, the son of Randy Baygents of Greensboro and Evelyn Redd of Akron, was announced as the city’s new police chief last week. He has served 26 years with TPD prior to being promoted to the... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with indecent exposure
A Sawyerville man has been arrested on two counts of indecent exposure and a felony drug possession charge following an incident at a Dollar General store and a post office in the Sawyerville area. According to a complaint filed in Hale County District Court on April 22, 2026, Arthur Jamar Fields, 25, allegedly exposed himself... Read More
Hale County designated primary natural disaster area due to drought
Hale County is among 30 Alabama counties designated as primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to severe drought conditions. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins issued the designation after the U.S. Drought Monitor confirmed the affected counties experienced severe drought for eight or more consecutive weeks, or extreme to exceptional drought,... Read More
Council restricts heavy truck traffic on West Main, approves City Hall carpet replacement Monday night
The Greensboro City Council adopted an ordinance restricting heavy truck traffic on West Main Street and approved a $9,875 quote to replace all carpet in City Hall at its April 27 meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Mary Bragg presided in the absence of Mayor Howard, who was out due to illness. Councilmember Lewis was also absent. Council... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 30, 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, $1.25 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, $1.25 per... Read More