EPA denies Alabama coal ash plan, U’town landfill announces sale on same day
On August 3, two significant developments unfolded in Alabama that could have far-reaching implications for the handling of coal ash in the state, and on the longterm environmental outlook for Uniontown and the Black Belt. First, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated steps to revoke Alabama’s coal ash permitting plan, citing inadequate protection of... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 10, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County)— $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 3, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County)— $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Ala. 4-H welcomes students back to school, lots planned for new year
As students head back to school, Alabama 4-H is excited to welcome new and previous members to another exciting year in 4-H. Enrollment is now open for Alabama youths ages 9 to 18. Molly Gregg, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s assistant director for 4-H programs, said there are many ways students can become involved in... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, part of our mission is to improve the health & quality of life for citizens of Hale County and its surrounding communities. While we strive to provide high quality healthcare through services such as our award winning outpatient clinics (with locations in Greensboro and Moundville), our inpatient and outpatient physical therapy... Read More
Jerry Lee Kitchens
Jerry Lee Kitchens passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 77 in the comfort of his home. Born on October 9, 1945, in Jasper, Alabama, he lived most of his life in Walker County. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Furn and Arleen Kitchens, and his sister and brother, Darlene... Read More
Kristie Cook Drake
Kristie Cook Drake, age 43 of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away August 6, 2023 at South Baldwin Regional Medical in Foley, Alabama. Services will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Greensboro Baptist Church with Rev. Dee McGuire and Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Wood Cemetery in... Read More
Gordo man dies in one car accident near Tuscaloosa on Saturday
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, has claimed the life of a Gordo man. Emmanuel Martinez, 22, was critically injured when the 1996 GMC Sierra he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and then a tree. Martinez was not using a seat belt at the time of... Read More
William Carnell Colburn
William “Carnell” Colburn, also known as Papa to his family, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. A A celebration of life was held for Carnell on Saturday, August 5th, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cottondale, with visitation from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm. The service followed at 12:00 pm. Following the service, everyone is... Read More
Leola Madison Wilder
Leola Madison Wilder passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at DCH Medical Center at the age of 66. Born on January 9, 1957, in Greensboro, Alabama to Lula Bell Wesley and Henry Madison, faith was an integral part of her life. Leola’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at... Read More