Jimmie Allen Carter
Jimmie Allen Carter, age 88, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on May 25 at Bibb County Nursing Home in Centreville, Alabama. He was born on March 14, 1937 in Bibb County to George and Elsie Carter. He was survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Colburn Carter; children Joey Carter (SaLeta) and Vicky Carter;... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Heartfelt Thanks for a Memorable Hospital Week at Hale County Hospital From May 12 to May 16, Hale County Hospital celebrated Hospital Week with joy, gratitude, and a strong sense of community. The week was filled with generous gifts, delicious meals, and moments of appreciation—all made possible by our supportive partners and dedicated team members.... Read More
Greensboro man indicted on capital murder charges in deadly 2024 shooting incident
A Greensboro man has been formally indicted on multiple charges including capital murder in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting. Court records show that 19-year-old Chardarius Leon Moore was indicted by a Hale County grand jury in September 2024 and remains in the Hale County Jail without bond. Moore faces three felony charges: capital murder... Read More
Fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be held here Aug. 1-3
The fifth annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place on August 1, 2, & 3, 2025. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of profoundly important ecology and civil rights history. “We are super... Read More
Qualifying opens June 10 for 2025 municipal elections in Greensboro, Moundville, Newbern, statewide
The City of Greensboro has officially announced Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as the date for its upcoming municipal election, joining cities across the state in preparing to elect new leadership. Voters will head to the polls to elect a mayor and one city council member from each of the city’s five districts. The Greensboro election... Read More
High-tech learning hubs come to schools in Hale, Perry through Ed Farm nonprofit
Marking its fifth anniversary, education technology nonprofit Ed Farm is strengthening its commitment to Alabama through a strategic investment in the state’s historic Black Belt region. On May 9, Ed Farm announced a significant expansion of its support of under-resourced students in Alabama with the launch of two state-of-the-art Ed Farm Spaces. The region will... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 5, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ 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 June 5, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE State of AlabamaPerry CountyProbate CourtCase No. 25-2766 Letters of Administration on the Estate of Donna K. Brown, deceased, having been granted to Amanda Russell, as Personal Representative on the 5th day of May, 2025 by the Probate Court of Perry, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims agains said estate... Read More
Lucille Bryant
Lucille Bryant passed away on May 16. A viewing was held on Friday, May 23, at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. A Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Reynolds Chapel Church on Highway 48 in Newbern. Interment followed at McCreary Cemetery on Highway 61 in Newbern.
Sinaya Gibson of Moundville named to Dean’s List at Wallace State Community College
Wallace State Community College congratulates the 685 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on... Read More