Legal Notices Week of Jan 09, 2025
Legal NoticeIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMACase No. 36-CV-2024-900087.00 OKSUN B. BURKS, a widow,SEANN MIGUEL BURKS, andCHLOE’ LOUISE BURKS GROOMES,Plaintiffs,v.A tract or parcel of land lying and situated in Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, known as Lot 1, Mary Louise Conway Burks Tract, andA tract or parcel of land lying... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 09, 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: 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: 95¢ per word. Payable in advance... Read More
Pastor’s anniversary will be Jan. 12 at Oak Grove Augustine
Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church, located at 3267 County Road 6 in Selma, will host its 2nd Annual Pastor Anniversary Program on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The event will honor the leadership of Bishop Dr. Johnny L. Davis. The featured guest speaker for the program will be Bishop Thaylee Dickerson of United... Read More
Nelda Marie Payne Cotton
Nelda Marie Payne Cotton, born June 15, 1939 to Dewey and Reba Wyatt Payne, passed away December 17, 2024, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 pm at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron, AL with Gene Dockery and Noah Phillips officiating and Kirk Funeral Homes, Greensboro... Read More
James Lewis, the new Urban Regional Extension Agent
Jovita Lewis, Hale County Extension Coordinator, welcomes James Lewis, the new Urban Regional Extension Agent for Greene, Hale, and Sumter Counties. Mr. Lewis, a Greene County native and Alabama A&M University graduate with an MBA, will focus on financial development and planning.
Avian influenza case confirmed in Black Belt
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Dec.16. The disease was detected in a Cullman County commercial broiler farm and a backyard flock in Pickens County. Rick Pate, the ADAI commissioner, and Dr. Tony Frazier, the state veterinarian, released the following joint statement: “It is... Read More
ALEA kicks off holiday ‘12 Days of Safety’ campaign
This past weekend, as the festivities kicked off, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced the “12 Days of Safety” campaign, which the Agency says is essential for those traveling this holiday season. The initiative officially began on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, and runs through New Year’s Day. This annual campaign serves as a holiday... Read More
Southern Academy visited the Hale County animal shelter
The fourth-grade class of Southern Academy visited the Hale County animal shelter on Monday, Dec. 26, bringing an abundance of Christmas food and supplies for the animals. During their visit, the students enjoyed spending time with the shelter’s puppies and cats. In addition to the supplies, Avery Gonzales, Vice President of Elementary SGA, presented the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of December 25, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA 36-CV-2024-900087.00 OKSUN B. BURKS, a widow,SEANN MIGUEL BURKS, and CHLOE’ LOUISE-BURKS GROOMES,Plaintiffs,v.A tract or parcel of land lying and situated in the Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, known as Lot 1 Mary Louise Conway Burks Tract,andA tract or parcel of land lying... Read More
Carla Grimes
Carla Grimes, 51, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend was called to her eternal resting place on December 6, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She entered this world on February 24, 1973 in Eutaw, AL, born to Joe and Billie Grimes. Services were held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm at First... Read More