As temperatures soar, take extra precautions to stay safe from heat
With temperatures in the triple digits and high heat indices predicted for this week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures and high humidity. According to the Centers for Disease Control... Read More
Southern varsity football starts season strong with win over Pinecrest, 42-23
Southern Academy’s varsity football team kicked off their season with a thrilling victory over Pinecrest, winning 42-23 in a game that showcased the talents of their senior players. The offense was led by Senior QB Campbell Webb, who carried the ball 11 times for 119 yards, scoring 2 touchdowns and converting 2 two-point conversions. Senior... Read More
Hearings set this week on Newbern wasetwater project
The Rural Studio of Auburn University will be holding meetings on an upcoming wastewater project for Newbern throughout the end of August. Yesterday, August 23 was the first of the three meetings held at the Newbern Library at 5:30 PM. The next meetings will also be held at the Newbern Library, with the second meeting... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 24, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA HALE COUNTY Letters Testamentary upon the last will of Gladys S. Coleman, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 12th day of June, 2023, by the Honorable Arthur L. Crawford, Sr., Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons... Read More
Lavon and friends plan second annual art gathering here 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
Auburn’s Rural Studio celebrating 30 years in Hale
Auburn University Rural Studio is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of commitment to rural living, community building, and innovative architectural education. The Studio’s focus on the interconnectedness of healthful rural living emphasizes the importance of affordable homeownership, access to fresh food, clean water, and reliable wastewater systems. Founded in 1993 by D.K. Ruth... Read More
One man dies in two-car crash in south Hale county on Saturday, August 12
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, has claimed the life of a Winfied man. James S. Lynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Camry that he was driving was struck by the 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Jasmiene R. Scott, 23, of Demopolis. Lynn was pronounced deceased... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 17, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA HALE COUNTY Letters Testamentary upon the last will of Gladys S. Coleman, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 12th day of June, 2023, by the Honorable Arthur L. Crawford, Sr., Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons... Read More
One man dies in two-car crash in south Hale county on Saturday, August 12
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, has claimed the life of a Winfied man. James S. Lynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Camry that he was driving was struck by the 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Jasmiene R. Scott, 23, of Demopolis. Lynn was pronounced deceased... Read More
Timber cutting scams may target small landowners, warns Forestry Commission
The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning forest landowners to beware of a timber cutting scam. The permit/’lumberjack’ contract shown in this photo is a fake. Neither Rafael Ruis Delvizo nor the Lumber Tech Frames Inc. are representatives of the Alabama Forestry Commission and are in no way affiliated with the agency. If you are contacted... Read More