Cooking in the Black Belt
You know how I was complaining that I hadn’t been able to cook properly for a while? Well, now I’ve nailed my feet to the Black Belt soil prairies once more. Walking into the kitchen every morning to wash dishes, feed the cats, sweep, scrub…it’s really a meditation. During these moments I find myself feeling... Read More
Hale voters will consider amendments, offices at local and state levels in primary elections Tuesday, May 19
Hale County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the Alabama statewide primary election, with contested local races for county commission, sheriff, and Democratic executive committee seats alongside a full slate of state and federal contests and two proposed constitutional amendments. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A... Read More
Reception to mark opening of ‘Black Belt Baroque’ Sunday at G’boro Opera House
The Greensboro Opera House will host the opening reception for “Black Belt Baroque,” a new exhibition of works by Greensboro artist Ian Crawford, on Sunday, May 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Crawford will offer remarks on the collection at 5 p.m. The exhibition features ink on canvas and pen and ink pieces that explore... Read More
Congressional primary split: Upcoming vote in four districts voided as redistricting reshapes Ala. elections
Alabama voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the state’s primary election, but a whirlwind of legal action and legislative maneuvering in recent weeks means that for voters in four of the state’s seven congressional districts, the results of the U.S. House races on their ballots will not count. Gov. Kay Ivey... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 14, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2025 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2025-227 (SB118) and Act No. 2025-291 (HB354), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an... Read More
ALEA offering Kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating Week
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are partnering with paddlesports leaders to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes on Saturday, May 16, at Montgomery Whitewater. The event marks the first year for Kayaking 101 in Alabama. The multi-state initiative is in its fifth year and has helped hundreds... Read More
‘Market Ready’ food safety workshop will be May 19 in Tuscaloosa
The Tuscaloosa County Extension Office will host a “Market Ready: Licenses, Permits, & Food Safety Basics” workshop on Tuesday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop, organized by Alabama A&M University and Auburn University’s Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is designed for farmers and producers looking to sell their goods. Topics will include licensing... Read More
Homecoming service set for May 17 at Mt. Carmel Church
Mt. Carmel Church, located on Highway 14 east of Greensboro, will hold its Homecoming celebration on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will bring the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.
West Alabama Women in Agriculture event a success
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Marengo County Extension Office successfully hosted the 2026 West Alabama Women in Agriculture Event in Linden, Alabama. The educational program provided participants with valuable hands-on learning experiences and direct engagement with Extension professionals across a variety of disciplines. The event featured a diverse lineup of Extension agents and specialists... Read More