ALDOT seeks input on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inviting residents across the state to share their vision for Alabama’s future transportation system by participating in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) survey, open Oct. 1–31, 2025. The SWTP is Alabama’s guide to the development of transportation investments and priorities for the next 20 years. It covers highways,... Read More
Council votes to add more lighting for safety at GRC facility
Members of Greensboro City Council voted to add more outdoor lighting at the Greensboro Recreation Center (GRC) during their October 14 meeting. Patrons of the GRC are concerned about areas of darkness in the parking lot where slip-and-falls could occur. Councilmember Lewis motioned to contract with Alabama Power for the addition of two outdoor lights... Read More
Motion hearing set for December 18 in Cole v. Newbern lawsuit
Hale County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has reset a hearing on a defense motion to dismiss in Cole v. Newbern to Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., continuing an October setting while the parties coordinate a site investigation they say could bear on the issues raised in the motion. The motion had been... Read More
Jacqueline Thomas Fields
Jacqueline Thomas Fields, born September 4, 1964, died October 8, 2025, at the age of 61. A funeral service was held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Bass Tabernacle Church, 22890 County Road 32, Akron. Interment followed at Taylor–Winn Cemetery on Alabama Highway 14 in Sawyerville. Arrangements were by Agnew Funeral Home.
Dorothy Mae Taylor Watts
Dorothy Mae “Bit” Taylor Watts, 63, of Hale County, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1962, in Hale County to Velma Taylor and Floyd Banks, she was lovingly raised by her stepfather, Albert Taylor. Dorothy confessed Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church... Read More
Willie Clara Jeffries
Willie Clara Jeffries, 103, of Greensboro, died Oct. 6, 2025. Born Feb. 7, 1922, to the late Jonas and Ammie Pratcher McCollough, she accepted Christ at Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she later served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and secretary of the senior mission. As part of her ministry, she fostered 30... Read More
Scholarships available for students in Mediacom’s service area
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Starting in the fall of 2026, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for FTA, firearm possession, burglary, and theft of property
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests:Oct. 13, 2025Ashley G. Waller, 32, of Sawyerville, was arrested for failure to appear (four counts). Candi Arneisha Johnson, 41, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear (three counts). Oct. 14, 2025Kendrick Desroches, 39, of Sawyerville, was arrested for certain... Read More
GPD reports arrests for FTA, burglary, criminal mischief, domestic violence
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests:Sept. 23, 2025Jediah Jemar Evan, 32, of Newbern, was arrested for failure to appear in court. Sept. 27, 2025Skyler Montrell Daniels, 40, of Uniontown, was arrested for FTA/DWL. Sept. 29, 2025James Michael Tubbs, 40, of Marion, was arrested for burglary 3rd and criminal mischief 3rd.... Read More
G’boro Music Study Club to celebrate centennial with free concert Sat.
The Greensboro Music Study Club will celebrate its centennial year of membership in the National Federation of Music Clubs with a free public concert on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Greensboro Opera House. Refreshments will follow. The program features acclaimed pianist Dr. Edisher Sivitski, an associate professor in the University of Alabama... Read More