Around $1 million in federal funding will go to Hale for Co. Rd 21 work
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt Secures $1 Million for Hale County Road Improvements U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced that $1 million in federal funding has been earmarked to widen and resurface County Road 21 in Hale County as part of a larger Central Alabama appropriations package moving through Congress. Britt, who serves on the Senate... Read More
GPD reports arrests for DUI, domestic violence, harassment
Greensboro Police Department Releases Recent Activity Report Arrests: February 3, 2026Ashely Gabriel Waller, 33, of Sawyerville, was arrested for harassing communications. February 4, 2026Christopher Tyrece Westbrook, 32, of Greensboro, was arrested for assault domestic violence strangulation, attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, and failure to appear on a charge of criminal mischief 2nd degree. February... Read More
Uniontown man charged with human trafficking
A Uniontown man is being held without bond in the Perry County Jail on human trafficking and child sex charges stemming from alleged abuse that dates back to 2022. According to Perry County District Court records, Richard Thomas Vanderslice, 60, of Uniontown, was arrested Feb. 4, 2026, by Uniontown Police Chief Michael Kiser. Two separate... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for FTA, theft of property
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. Releases Recent Activity Report Arrests: February 2, 2026Kentra N. Greene, 39, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear. February 4, 2026Tyler Eugene Wynn, 19, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear and theft of property 1st degree.Michael Heritage, 27, of Moundville, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and... Read More
G’boro Man Charged with Trafficking, Attempting to Elude
A Greensboro man is facing a trafficking charge after deputies say they found roughly an ounce of drugs during a Jan. 31 incident. Hale County District Court records show Leland Jackson Harris, 38, of Greensboro, was arrested on Feb. 2 and charged with one count of drug trafficking under Alabama Code §13A-12-231 and one count... Read More
2025 Teacher of the Year
Greensboro Middle School has named special education teacher Gloria Hambright its 2025 Teacher of the Year. Hambright was recognized by the school for her service in the classroom and her commitment to students. A presentation announcing the honor highlighted her work in special education and her contributions to the school community.
Greensboro Man Charged with Intent to Distribute on Tuesday
A Greensboro man was jailed Tuesday after being charged with drug offenses in Hale County District Court. According to court records, Johnny Troydell White, 57, of 1705 Knight St. in Greensboro, was arrested on Feb. 10 and charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and one count of... Read More
Devore Named to Director’s List at UA Early College
A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College during the Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director’s List with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. The Director’s List recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students... Read More
Bradford Named to Dean’s List at Lawson State CC
Madison Bradford of Moundville, AL was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester at Lawson State Community College. Madison was among 209 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5, consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than twelve (12)... Read More
Patrick named new mayor of Newbern after election contest settles
The town of Newbern has appointed council member Barbara Patrick as its new mayor, making her both the second Black mayor in the town’s history and the first woman to hold the office. Patrick was appointed by the Newbern Town Council on Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month, after former mayor Patrick... Read More