Tuscaloosa woman arrested on charges she ran over Hale County deputy during March 2023 traffic stop in Greensboro
A Tuscaloosa woman accused of running over a Hale County deputy during a 2023 traffic stop in Greensboro has been arrested on felony charges more than two years after her indictment. Mary Marshella Hood, 55, was arrested on July 28, 2025, on charges of second-degree assault, attempting to elude law enforcement, and reckless driving, according... Read More
Annual Congressional job fair for District 7 will be July 31 in Tuscaloosa
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will hold her 14th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McDonald Hughes Community Center in Tuscaloosa. The event is free and open to the public, offering job seekers from across the district an opportunity to connect directly with employers. Sewell described... Read More
Council moves to partner with Rural Studio for Smith Park renovation work
Greensboro City Council members voted to proceed with a proposal for a Highway 69/Smith Park renovation project during their July 22 meeting. The Council had previously put the project up for bidding, but as of the July 17 deadline no bids had been received. Due to the lack of bids, and in accordance with State... Read More
Perry County grand jury indicts Greensboro man on murder charges
Javontae Tykeem Smith, a Greensboro man charged in connection with a fatal Uniontown shooting, has been indicted by a Perry County grand jury for murder. Court records show that Smith, 23, was indicted on July 17 on one count of intentional murder and one count of reckless endangerment. His bond has been set at $150,000... Read More
Back-to-school giveaway will be Saturday, August 2 at Greensboro Middle
The 2025 Senator Bobby Singleton Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway, Health Fair, and Fun Day will be held Saturday, August 2, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Greensboro Middle School, 620 Carver Street, Greensboro. The event will feature free school supplies, health resources, and family-friendly activities to help students get ready for the... Read More
Fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival comes to town August 1-3
This year’s festivities include local programs, events throughout weekend The fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will take place August 1–3, 2025, bringing hundreds of birding enthusiasts, ecotourism advocates, and history lovers to Alabama’s Black Belt. Organized by Alabama Audubon, the festival continues to expand each year, drawing more visitors and attention to the region’s... Read More
Deadlines approach for Aug. 27 municipal elections
Voters in Greensboro, Moundville, and Newbern will vote on mayor and council positions With municipal elections set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, voters across Hale County face upcoming deadlines to ensure participation. The last day to register to vote was July 27, which was also the last day to establish residency for the general election.... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 31, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County): $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer. Each additional word over 20: $0.75 per word. Payment is required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County): $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer. Each additional word over 20: $0.95 per... Read More
Legal Notice of Active and Inactive Voter Lists for the City of Uniontown 2025 Municipal Elections — Tuesday, August 26 2025
(A=ACTIVE, I=In ACTIVE) EVERNEAL ABBEY I District 1TIMOTHY ABBEY A District 1MICHAEL FLOYD AB-BOTT A District 1GREGORY EDSELABERNATHY I District 3GRETA D ABERNATHY I District 3ALNECIA C ABRAHAM I District 3JOHN L ABRAHAM I District 3KINSEY J ABRAHAM A District 3VIOLA ANDERSONABRAHAM A District 3KAN’TRELL TY’QUONACOFF A District 2LINDA ACOFF A District 5ZA’QUON MI’KEALACOFF A... Read More
Legal Notice of Active and Inactive Voter Lists for the City of Marion 2025 Municipal Elections — Tuesday, August 26 2025
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, SUFFIX, DISTRICT, STATUS (A=ACTIVE, I=INACTIVE) ADSIDE LORINE NMN District 1 AAGEE SABRAH H District 1 AAGNEW BOSE EUGENE District 1 AANDERSON JOHN WALTER III District 1 AANDERSON LISA TUCKER District 1 AANDERSON TROPHIA LYNN District 1 AARRINGTON ADRIEN LASHONDA District 1 IARRINGTON BARBARA J District 1 AARRINGTON JEREMICIA YOLANDRIA... Read More