Families have until April 7 to apply for funding under new Alabama school choice law
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded Alabama families that the application period for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act – the state’s new education savings account (ESA) initiative – will close at midnight, a week from today, on Monday, April 7. Governor Ivey championed the CHOOSE Act last year before... Read More
Kevin Wayne Cook
Kevin Wayne Cook, age 52, of Centreville, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born April 11, 1972. Cook, formerly of Hale County, had many friends and relatives in the Hale and Perry County area.
Jerry Lee Drummond
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Drummond, 82, of Eutaw on March 19, 2025, at VA Hospice. Jerry, the sixth of seven children, was born on July 27, 1942, in Eutaw. He went to basic training for National Guard right after high school in 1960. Soon after that... Read More
Annie Lou Clements Clibrey
Annie Lou Clements Clibrey, 87 of Greensboro, AL went to her eternal home on March 25, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1938, in Greensboro, AL to Murphy Clements and Venola Duncan Clements. She worked as a Packer at Plastics, Inc. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her... Read More
Town of Newbern plans Spring Festival for Saturday, April 12
The town of Newbern is sponsoring a spring festival of fun and food on Saturday, April 12. Bring a chair and participate in fun and good food. There is no fee to attend and no fee for vendors. However, all food and drinks must be purchased at the festival. The festival’s location will be in... Read More
Deadline will be April 21 for students to submit to Congressional Art Competition
Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students from both public and private schools throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as well as homeschooled high school students. The winner will receive free roundtrip airfare for two... Read More
Lincolnite Club’s scholarship for 2025 application period now open for Black Belt high school seniors, closes Apr. 30
The 2025 National Scholarship Committee of the Lincolnite Club, Inc. is offering financial assistance to eligible students who might qualify for our annual scholarship awards. We are seeking students who have academic potential, as well as those who have made contributions to their schools and communities. Eligibility requirements for a Scholarship Award are as follows:... Read More
West Alabama Regional Planning Org. will meet Tues., April 15 in Moundville
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold the following meetings: Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC): Hale County – Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m.– Moundville City Hall, 410 Market Street, Moundville, AL Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC), May 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – West Alabama Regional Commission, 4200 Highway 69 North, Northport, AL. Also... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating National Doctors’ Day at Hale County Hospital On National Doctors’ Day, Hale County Hospital proudly honors our dedicated team of physicians who provide exceptional care to our community. In rural areas like ours, where access to healthcare can be limited, the role of our doctors is even more critical. Their expertise, compassion, and unwavering... Read More
ALDOT warns Alabamians about official looking scam texts posing to be from their department, asking for road toll payments
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is aware of an ongoing scam that is being relayed over text messages. Anything you receive claiming to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam. The text message, which was not sent by ALDOT, may claim you are subject to legal action if you do not... Read More