Newbern man reportedly arrested for attempted murder on Sunday
A Newbern man was reportedly arrested Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6 for a shooting that happened in Marion early that morning. No complaint has yet been filed related to the incident in Perry County criminal court, but according to initial reports, the alleged shooter was Marquis Perkins, 29, of Newbern. He was reportedly taken into custody... Read More
U’town, Newbern men arrested for shooting here Aug. 7
Two men were reportedly arrested on Monday and Tuesday following a shooting incident in Greensboro, according to court documents. Jimmy Moore and Roderick Maurice James Jr. have both been charged with reckless endangerment in Hale County district court. The incident took place on Aug. 7, with Moore, a resident of Uniontown, being arrested the same... Read More
Toni Love will be guest speaker at St. Matthew A.M.E. on Sunday, Aug. 13
Part of church’s annual homecoming celebration service St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Greensboro, Alabama, has announced its annual Homecoming service to take place on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The event is set to feature guest speaker Ms. Toni Love. Additionally, the Homecoming service will showcase solo performances by Mary Bragg and Eddie... Read More
Homecoming services at Stewart Methodist Church set for August 27, Judy Voss will speak
Stewart Methodist Church will have their annual Homecoming Service on Sunday, August 27, 2023, beginning at 10:45 AM. Judy Voss will be this year’s guest speaker. Judy grew up in the Big Sandy community with her parents, Walter and Mollie Allen, her brother Al and her sister Henrietta. Judy graduated from the University of Alabama... Read More
Missing Moundville girl was last seen in Tuscaloosa
The Moundville Police Department is urgently seeking the community’s help in finding Rosa Harper. Rosa Maria Kelly Harper, who is 17 years old, has red and black hair and wears glasses. She was last spotted on August 3, 2023, around 3:00 pm, dressed in a black top with jogger pants near the 1800 block of... Read More
Nick’s Kids awards grant to Sawyerville Day Camp
Sawyerville Day Camp recently received a grant from the Nick’s Kids Foundation, announced last Wednesday, August 2. Started by Nick and Terry Saban, the Nick’s Kids Foundation has donated over $11 million to a slate of organizations and causes, including the YMCA of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa All-Inclusive Playground. Sawyerville Day Camp was among over... Read More
Magnolia Homemakers held July meeting here
Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met on July 18 at Hale County Extension auditorium. Nancy Jennings, president, presided. She announced that July is Cancer Survivor Month and presented a gift to a member who is a cancer survivor. Members celebrated the life of Rollanda Cothran who was a faithful member and secretary of Magnolia Homemakers.... Read More
Former Akron town clerk pleads to using office for personal gain on Monday
On August 7, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of former Akron Town Clerk Diann Taylor, 43, on felony ethics and theft charges. Taylor appeared in Hale County Circuit Court and pled guilty to the allegations, which included using her office or official position for personal gain and first-degree theft. Taylor was ordered to... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 10, 2023
Legal Notice IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIE LEE SMITH, DECEASED Pursuant to an Order rendered by the Circuit Court of Hale County, Alabama, in Civil Action No. CV-2021-900050, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hale County shall sell to the highest bidder, for cash, by sealed bids, certain real property owned by the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 3, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY CASE NO. 22- Estate of Rosa Lee Williams Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the last Will and Testament of the decedent, having been granted to the undersigned, on the 11th day of July, 2023, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given... Read More