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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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