Camden teen, Gallion woman die in two-vehicle crash outside Demopolis
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. Friday, May 2, has claimed the life of a Camden juvenile. The 18- year-old was fatally injured when the 2016 Nissan Altima the teen was a passenger in, struck the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Heather R. Hill, 37, of Gallion. The teen was not using... Read More
Blues artists’ Debbie Bond and ‘Radiator’ Rick upcoming shows will honor Hale native, Detroit bluesman ‘Little Sonny’
Alabama blues musicians Debbie Bond and “Radiator” Rick Asherson will perform twice in Greensboro over the coming week, with both performances dedicated to honoring Greensboro native and Detroit blues legend Aaron “Little Sonny” Willis. Greensboro’s mayor and city council recently recognized his contributions to music and culture by proclaiming a “Little Sonny Day” in the... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for SORNA violation, DUI, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests: April 28, 2025James H. Johnson, 27, of Uniontown, was arrested for failure to appear (two counts). April 29, 2025Adam Scott Brown, 26, of Uniontown, was arrested for failure to appear (three counts).Jessie Dwayne Grisby, 42, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure... Read More
GPD reports arrests for FTA, theft, incidents of criminal mischief, DV
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests: April 22, 2025Ladrewyia Lanier, 33, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear on a charge of harassment. Roddarius Derainey Murphy, 24, of Newbern, was arrested for failure to appear on a charge of driving while suspended. April 23, 2025Joshua Christian Lollar, 36,... Read More
Hale County organizations receive funds under BBCF’s 2025 community and arts grantmaking cycle for Black Belt
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is celebrating the impact of its 2025 combined Community Grants and Arts Grants cycle across all 12 counties it serves in the Alabama Black Belt region. Community- based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties applied for grants with the... Read More
GMS computer science wins ‘Most Creative’ in national STEM competition
The fourth period computer science class at Greensboro Middle School has won the Most Creative Award in the national Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition. The class, led by teacher Myra Harris, put together a proposal that addresses two problems: car pollution and the gas tax that is essential for the upkeep and repairs on Alabama’s... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 08, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 08, 2025
Legal Notice The Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities: Mail and Post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts. Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned: You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse. Education: Minimum... Read More
Voice of the Ville
Brock & Amanda Loper of Moundville had all 3 of their girls home for Easter: Lauren & Davey Saunooke, with their 6 month old son, Sterling were here from Cherokee, NC. Brooke and Dustin Morrison came from Coaling, as well as Shelby Loper from the University of South Alabama Mobile. Kelsie Gilliam of Moundville received... Read More
Ivey awards $500k to help weatherize homes in West Ala., including Hale
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.2 million to help low-income residents in Alabama reduce their home energy bills through the Weatherization Assistance Program. The 13 grants to community action agencies throughout Alabama provide funds for the program which improves the energy efficiency and safety of homes selected for assistance. Priority is given to... Read More