Two men arrested in Hale on Saturday for discharging firearms
Two individuals were taken into custody this week on charges related to discharging firearms into occupied structures, according to the latest jail log from the Hale County Sheriff’s Department. Darrlies O’Neal Watford, 25, of Huntsville, faces charges of discharging a firearm into an occupied building or vehicle. Meanwhile, David Earl Evans, 27, of Tuscaloosa, has... Read More
Hale hosts rare visit from flamingos, capturing attention locally and statewide
Residents of Hale County and bird watchers from throughout the region were in for a treat this past weekend when a group of flamingos took up temporary residence in a farm pond in the Stewart community. Janet and Donnie McKemie, the landowners, were as surprised as anyone to find these exotic birds in their pond.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 31, 2023
Legal Notice NOTICE TO CONTRAC-TORS INVITATION FORBIDS Sealed Bids will be received by the Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro until Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., local time, for the work according to Specifications and contract documents on file in the office of the Owner, the improvements hereinafter described.No bids will be... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 31, 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
Hale citizens complete ‘Weather Wise Workshop’ on storm preparedness
In light of recent tornadoes and other weather events that have negatively impacted Hale County, the Hale County Extension Office hosted a “Weather Wise Workshop” to promote weather preparedness among its citizens. The workshop was held in the Extension Auditorium of the Hale County Extension Office and saw a great interest from the community. Participants... Read More
U’town man arrested in Hale for first-degree assault, details redacted
Rashawn Jamison of Uniontown was arrested in Hale County on August 25 and charged with first-degree assault. A criminal complaint in the case was filed on August 29 in Hale County, with District Judge Timothy A. Evans assigned to the case. Jamison had a bond set at $15,000. Many of the details of the criminal... Read More
Choctaw Chapter D.A.R. will meet Sept. 7 here
The Choctaw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have its first meeting of the club year on September 7 at 12:00 PM at the Lakeview Country Club. The previous business year ended on May 4, 2023, with a Memorial Service honoring eleven of the club’s deceased members. The following ladies were... Read More
Jessie Lavon and friends plan second annual folk art gathering for Sept. 9
Jessie Lavon, Black Belt folk artist, presents a gathering of artists on September 9 in her yard in Greensboro. This will be the second year Lavon has hosted the intimate festival at her home, located at 905 Centerville Street in Greensboro. Lavon, the daughter of a Greene County sharecropper, creates art based on memories from... Read More
Jackson, Hanchett families and friends celebratee annual community reunion July 1 in Sawyerville
The G.W. Jackson Family Park in Sawyerville hosted its 19th Family Friends & Community Reunion & Celebration on Saturday, July 1. The event took place on the land where the visionary of the Family Park, the late Sgt. George W. Jackson, was born in 1922. “We will forever KEEP HIS DREAM ALIVE!!” family members said.... Read More
Webb, Hamilton spoke August 15 at Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders meeting
Above Daphne Grantham and Lynn Pearson with scarecrow door hanger craft projects. Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met on August 15 at Hale County Extension auditorium. Nancy Jennings, president, presided. Hostesses were Barbara Kelly and Mary Kate Bell. The program was planned by Barbara Kelly who arranged for Ada Webb and Shalong Hamilton who shared... Read More