SeniorRX can help area residents pay for high-cost medications
SenioRx is a program offered through the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama that could help save you money on your prescription drugs, and it’s not just for seniors! The SenioRx Program helps you apply for patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to receive your prescriptions at a free or reduced price. SenioRx... Read More
Deacon Lindzy May
Deacon Lindzy May was born on November 1, 1933, in Faunsdale, Alabama. At the age of 89, this wellloved and respected senior citizen entered into eternal transition on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, Alabama. Service details had not been announced as of press time. Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral... Read More
Cleveland Jones
Cleveland Jones, 73, of Newbern, Alabama, entered into eternal transition on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. Services for Mr. Jones were held as follows: Visitation took place on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home on 322 North Street in Uniontown. Additional... Read More
Hearing set for Oct. 6 on potential $25 million note issuance for BWEMC
The Department of Finance of the State of Alabama has announced a public hearing to discuss the potential issuance of notes by Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation. The hearing is set to take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 6, 2023, in the Office of the Legal Advisor to the Director of Finance located in... Read More
Local artist Casey Roberts
Local artist Casey Roberts, who works in painting and sculpture as well as making clothing, dolls, and other textile creations, spoke Tuesday night at the Hale County Library as part of an ongoing lecture series. Roberts discussed his works and creative process, showing some recent creations and answering audience questions. The presentation culminated with Roberts... Read More
Ivey announces $5.5 million, including $1.05 million in Perry, Hale, southwest Ala., for highway law enforcement
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $5.5 million in grants to support efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime for police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and state troopers to conduct... Read More
Tucker arrested on methamphetamine possession charges here
Tania Rae Tucker has been formally charged with the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, identified as methamphetamine, according to court documents filed in Hale County on September 19. Tucker was arrested on September 15, 2022, in rural Hale County and was indicted on the same day. The case has been assigned to Hale County... Read More
Parade, more festivities planned as Raiders take on Bobcats for Homecoming 2023
Greensboro High School has announced plans for this year’s Homecoming festivities, and there are lots of fun activities in store. The annual homecoming parade, which is a well-attended and much-beloved event each year, will take place this year on Friday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in downtown Greensboro, along Main Street. The parade will be... Read More
Hale County features prominently in current issue of statewide magazine ‘Mosaic,’ including cover story
Hale County was featured prominently in the current issue of Mosaic, the magazine of the Alabama Humanities Alliance. The issue was titled “The Rural Issue” and included a feature story from writer and Hale County native, April Dobbins, who is set to release the documentary Alabamaland soon. The documentary will focus on three generations of... Read More
Local BBB chapter warns: beware of scammers impersonating them
The Better Business Bureau Serving Central & South Alabama is warning businesses and consumers about a recent surge in scams perpetrated by impostors posing as the BBB. These dishonest individuals use deceptive tactics to steal sensitive information and money from unsuspecting victims. The BBB has received reports of various schemes, ranging from fake phone calls... Read More