Legislature approves annexation of Hale County land into Demopolis for commercial development
The Alabama Legislature has approved the annexation of land near Gallion, at the intersection of U.S. Highways 80 and 69, into the city limits of... Read More
Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may have the opportunity to gain recognition through a roadside marker grant program administered... Read More
Perry to observe National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week
National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week will be observed April 12–18, 2026, honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of 911 dispatchers. Perry County’s 911 dispatchers play... Read More
Step into Gee’s Bend: Spring Yard Show brings visitors into the heart of a living tradition
Event set for April 25 along County Road 29 in Wilcox County Bend Spring Yard Show offers a new avenue to experience the unique artistry,... Read More
Hale County Library to host open mic night for Poetry Month
The Hale County Library will host a free open mic event on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the library, located at... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend was spent sweating it out in Dothan for the annual Loop Music and Arts Festival. We packed up with our friend Loretta... Read More
GPD reports arrests for machine gun possession, assault, DUI, menacing
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests 03-30-2026Roddarius Derainey Murphy, 21, Newbern, was arrested for theft of services. 04-01-2026Dwight Deon Anderson,... Read More
Hale Co. Hospital thanks community for almost $250k in support pledged
Hale County Hospital would like to thank the community for coming together to raise more than $248,000 through the Alabama Rural Hospital Tax Credit program... Read More
Hale Co. Sheriff’s Dept. reports arrests for domestic violence, FTA
Arrests 04-07-2026Daijah Shardae Battle, 20, Faunsdale, was arrested for failure to appear.Clemon Johnson, 47, Uniontown, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. 04-08-2026Maria... Read More