Henry Weaver
Was recognized as Perry County’s last living WWII vet On Saturday, March 21, 2026 the family circle was complete again when HC Weaver passed away at 100 years of age. Henry Clellan Weaver, Sr. was born February 9, 1926, in Allen, AL (Clarke County), the sixth of eight children born to JD and Bertha Dee... Read More
‘Jesus and Jeans’ gospel event set for April 18 in Moundville
On Fire For Jesus will present “Jesus and Jeans,” a gospel event scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at G’villo, 15769 County Road 21, Moundville. Supper will be provided. Featured performers and speakers include Legacy Gospel and Donna Weaver, Evangelist Devon Hutchison, Thomas Averette, and the Faith Chapel Youth group. Those... Read More
Extension Offering Online Cottage Food Law Course
The Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team is excited to launch the new Alabama Cottage Food Law online course. This self-paced course is open to anyone who is interested in or planning to produce food for sale to the public from their home kitchen. It is a flexible, accessible resource designed to allow participants... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Lately, I’ve been making all kinds of pound cake. You’d be surprised by the variations, both in ingredients and technique, from one recipe to the next. I mentioned how a couple weeks ago I made a new (to me) buttermilk pound cake recipe to much success. It also stands as one of the simplest, most... Read More
Wilma Naomi King Cephus
Mrs. Wilma Naomi King Cephus, 89, of Greensboro, died Thursday, March 12, 2026. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church in Greensboro, with Bishop Julius H. McAllister, Jr. presiding and Presiding Elder David W. Green, Sr. delivering the eulogy. Interment followed at Sarah Christian Cemetery,... Read More
Major Roy Edward Lee, Jr.
Major Roy Edward Lee, Jr., 84, of Greensboro, Alabama passed away on March 16, 2026. Born on August 15, 1941, in Talladega and raised in Tuscaloosa, he was a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School, the University of Alabama, and the Naval Flight Officer School, where he earned his Naval Wings of Gold. Immediately after college,... Read More
Rev. Norman Phillips
The Rev. Norman Phillips, 78, of Greensboro, died Thursday, March 13, 2026. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church in Boligee, with Rev. Christopher Stephney officiating and Sister Scheree Datcher serving as mistress of ceremony. Rev. Phillips was born February 6, 1948, in Greensboro to the late... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, probation violation
The Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests: 03-18-2026 Leon Lamar Tunstell III, 31, Tuscaloosa, was arrested for probation violation. Jamarcus Smith, 32, Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear. 03-19-2026 Jalen Deon Williams, 26, Greensboro, was arrested for three counts of reckless endangerment. 03-20-2026 James Cook,... Read More
HCWA to hold public hearing on state loan for system improvements
The Hale County Water Authority is considering applying for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to fund water system improvements. A public hearing on the proposed application will be held Wednesday, April 8, at 5:15 p.m. at the Water Authority’s offices at 19873 Alabama Highway 69... Read More
Justin Smalley and Abby Catherine James of Hale County received youth livestock scholarships
Justin Smalley and Abby Catherine James of Hale County received youth livestock scholarships from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians during SLE Livestock Week in Montgomery. The tribe awards scholarships to two young people from each of Alabama’s 67 counties each year to support their continued participation in youth livestock programs. Pictured from left are... Read More