Two from Greensboro charged with chemical endangerment of a child
Two Greensboro residents have been charged with chemical endangerment of a minor stemming from an incident police say occurred last year. Latrenda Ash and Quincy Bryant, in separate court proceedings, have both been charged with Chemical Endangerment of a Minor. Ash and Bryant were both arrested and charged on February 28th. Both complaints allege that... Read More
Local WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday
On February 9th, Henry Clellan Weaver Sr., a WWII veteran and one of Marion’s oldest citizens had his 99th birthday. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs, there is only around 66,000 remaining WWII veterans. Often coined “the Greatest Generation, these veterans represent the last vestiges of the brave American men who fought the... Read More
Women’s conference set for April 5 at Greensboro Baptist
A free women’s conference at Greensboro Baptist Church will be held on April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The overall theme is Finding Joy in your everyday life. The keynote Christian pro-life speaker will be Sara Bible. Additional speakers include First Lady Zinna Wiggins of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jessica Files of... Read More
Perry County Historical Society’s annual Low Country Boil will be held March 15
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will host its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Female Seminary, located at 204 West Monroe Street in Marion, Alabama. This beloved community tradition offers a feast of shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. An... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with menacing for alleged shotgun threat
Hale County authorities have charged a Sawyerville man with menacing for allegedly threatening someone with a shotgun. Hurtis Lee Lewis was arrested by the Hale County Sheriff’s Office and charged with misdemeanor Menacing on February 26th. Prosecutors allege through the complaint that on or about February 25th Lewis discharged his shotgun during an altercation. Bond... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for domestic violence, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:February 24, 2025Warkela Johnson, 50, of Uniontown, was arrested for second-degree assault.Devon S. James, 52, of Greensboro, was arrested for third-degree domestic violence. February 25, 2025Hurtis Lee Lewis, 69, of Sawyerville, was arrested for menacing. February 26, 2025Shaneice Euvenia Macrea Patterson, 25,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 06, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20 are 75¢ 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 are... Read More
Friends of Hale County Animals seeks donations to help with Spay and Neuter
Due to the interest in the Friends Of Hale County Animals recent Spay and Neuter Drive, the organization is asking for donations to help fill those on the waiting list. Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible. From now until March 15th, donations that are made specifically... Read More
Moundville man facing felony charge for prescription naproxen
A Moundville man is facing felony charges in Hale County for possession of a controlled substance after being found in possession of a common prescription pain reliever. William Lamont Ezell, 27, was arrested on March 4, 2025, by the Greensboro Police Department and charged with possession of a controlled substance under Alabama Code §13A-12-212(a)(1). According... Read More