It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Sister de’marius Gray, 63, of Uniontown, Alabama. de’Marius known to family and friends as “Toni” entered into eternal transistion on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, Alabama.
Southern Academy has announced its Honor Roll students for both the 4th Nine Weeks and the 2nd Semester of the 2024–2025 school year. Students were recognized for earning either all A’s or a combination of A’s and B’s across all grade levels. 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll First GradeAll A’s: Emma Christian, Logan Gibson, Noah McGill, Jake Pruett, Everleigh Tidmore, Liam Black, Charlie Broussard, Benson Gvillo, Hamner Henry, Ainsley Howard, Blakely Jones, Jake Kynard, Elizabeth Olkie, Kate Parker, Elouise Taylor,... Read More
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released its 2025 fish-consumption advisory update, based on contaminant data collected last fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Anglers along both the Black Warrior and Cahaba Rivers should take note: elevated mercury levels in certain bass species have prompted new eating restrictions in parts of Hale and Perry counties. In Hale County, the Black Warrior River at Moundville (river... Read More
Communities across the country are celebrating National EMS Week, observed this year from May 18 through May 24, as a time to honor the emergency medical professionals who provide lifesaving care every day. The theme of the 2025 observance is “We Care. For Everyone.” In Hale County, that care is exemplified by the team at Hale County EMS, led by Director Patrick Howard. “To all who answer the call, thank you,” said Bro. Steve Vernon in a message submitted to... Read More
Greensboro Bible Methodist Church will welcome a special musical guest on Sunday, June 1. “Majesty,” a ladies trio accompanied by a pianist from Penn View Bible Institute in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, will be ministering in music during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The church, located at 2006 South Street in Greensboro, invites the public to attend the inspirational service. A love offering will be received in support of the group’s ministry. For more information, contact Pastor Steve Vernon at 334-507-0464.
More than 1,300 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Spring 2025. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit. Students from Hale County earning this honor include: Trenyce Rollins of Newbern, Allaisja Mitchell of Moundville, and Caroline Dockery of Moundville.