Hale Co. Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests:09-16-2024: Shardrius Watford, 20, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear. Kayla E. Ballard, 32, of Marion, was arrested for failure to appear (x2). 09-18-2024: Michael Allyn Martin, 39, of Mississippi, was arrested for driving under the influence. 09-20-2024: Cardell... Read More

Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities over the past week: Arrests:09-15-2024: Audrey Weems, 21, of Greensboro, was charged with domestic violence third degree. Traymon Deontae Webb, 23, of Greensboro, was charged with domestic violence third degree. 09-21-2024: Angie Marie Lee, 45, of Greensboro, was charged with disorderly conduct and assault third... Read More

The National Association for Rural Mental Health established the Rural Arts Award in 2007 to honor the life-long contributions of Peter G. (Pete) Beeson to both rural mental health and the rural arts. Peter is recognized within the association for his masterful writing about rural life and his beautiful photography both of which have graced... Read More

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $42 million for “last-mile” high-speed internet projects in 23 Alabama counties. The funding includes $3.63 million for infrastructure in a nine-county West Alabama area that includes Hale and Perry Counties. The latest Capital Projects Fund grants will cover 2,347 miles and provide broadband availability to more than 15,000 households,... Read More

The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists. Seventy-seven students were recognized Sept. 23 during the annual awards program at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. The partnership between the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) and county Farmers Federations awarded $136,000 to undergraduates pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields... Read More