TRICARE offers emergency prescription benefits for Alabama beneficiaries in wake of severe storms
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Alabama may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 25, 2025, due to storm damage. All counties are impacted. To receive an emergency refill of prescription medications, TRICARE beneficiaries should take their prescription bottle to any TRICARE retail network pharmacy. If the bottle is unavailable or... Read More
Colonel (Ret.) Gayle Woelflin Fix
Colonel (Ret.) Gayle Woelflin Fix died February 16, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. Born in Marion, Alabama in 1942, Gayle graduated from Judson College with a Liberal Arts degree, and later enjoyed a long career as an officer in the United States Army, serving in Germany, Hawaii, and the Pentagon. Survivors include daughter, the Rev. Dr.... Read More
Deborah Wright Rankin
Deborah Wright Rankin, 71 of Faunsdale, AL went to her eternal home on March 14, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1953, in Washington County, AL. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Jeremy Stewart. She is survived by her husband, George... Read More
Fourth Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force arrests Sweet Water man on charges of trafficking methamphetamine
On March 10, 2025, Devante Lewis, a 32-year-old resident of Sweet Water, Alabama, was arrested on charges of methamphetamine trafficking following an ongoing investigation led by the 4th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, the 17th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, and the United States Postal Service. During the operation, agents seized approximately 10 pounds of... Read More
Linda Curb McCrory Hubbard
Linda Curb McCrory Hubbard of Brent was born on July 28, 1959, and passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 65. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Marion. Arrangements were entrusted to Woodstock Chapel.
Limited Resource Landowner Education Assistance Network Launches Workshop Series for Outreach to Black Belt Landowners
LRLEAN, in collaboration with Legal Services Alabama (LSA) and the Perry County and Greene County Offices of Alabama Extension System of Auburn and Alabama A&M Universities are hosting heirs property workshops to provide education and possible legal referrals to landowners with property ownership and title challenges. “Heirs property is an issue that we must address... Read More
Two from Greensboro named to Dean’s List at Lawson State
226 students have been named to the Lawson State Community College Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 term. Go Cougars! Wilnesha Cottrell of Greensboro (36744)Ambriell McGuffie of Greensboro (36744) Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5 consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than twelve (12) semester hours of collegelevel... Read More
Ronald E. Stacy
Ronald E. “Goon” Stacy was born on September 5, 1961, in Douglas, Arizona, to Andrew Jackson Stacy and Frances Valencia Stacy Duron. He was an identical twin and the sixth of seven children. He entered into eternal rest in the early hours of March 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife of nearly forty-two... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Staying Safe During Severe Weather This past weekend, West Alabama experienced severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, highlighting the importance of being prepared for extreme weather. At Hale County Hospital, we prioritize ensuring that our providers are trained and ready to respond to largescale disasters that could impact our region. On March 13, 2025, Hale County Hospital,... Read More
Downtown Greensboro hosted regional disaster drill March 13
First responders, medical professionals, and emergency management officials from across West Alabama participated in a full-scale emergency response drill in Greensboro on March 13. The exercise, organized by Hale County EMA in partnership with Tuscaloosa County EMA, along with numerous local fire departments, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, tested emergency response capabilities in a simulated... Read More