Hale County College and Career Academy robotics team triumphs at Wallace
On February 1, the Hale County College & Career Academy (HCCCA) Robotics team showcased their skills and teamwork at the Wallace Selma VEX V5 Robotics Tournament. The team competed in six intense qualifying matches, collaborating with various alliances from high schools across the state. Their impressive performance throughout the day led them all the way... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 13, 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, 95¢ per word. Payable in advance... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 13, 2025
Legal Notice In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that BOOTH CONTRACTORS, LLC (contractor) has completed the Contract for Modernization of Public Housing Sites AL171-1, XIII; AL171-3, IX and AL171-4, IX (owner) at 104 Plumbee Street, Uniontown, AL 36786 and have made request for final settlement of... Read More
John C. Whaley
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John C. Whaley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Johnny was born on January 3, 1934, to Cecil and Mable Livingston Whaley. He was preceded in... Read More
Evelyn Johnston
Evelyn Johnston of Moundville died Jan. 25 at the age of 89. She was born Jan. 25, 2025 to John William and Flossie Sudsberry. Evelyn married at age 15, in 1951, to James Morgan (J.M.) Johnston, Jr. They later had two children, Rodger Dale “Dusty” and Dianne. She and J.M. would go on the celebrate... Read More
Joseph Royal
Joseph Royal, 59, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away at his home on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 17, 1965, in Greensboro to Lorie Herrod and Oscar Herrod. At an early age, Joseph accepted Christ as his Lord and personal savior. He received his education at The Hale County... Read More
Maple Lee Hunter
Minister Maple Lee Hunter, 88, of Faunsdale, Alabama, passed away on January 21, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1936, to Mattie and Edmond Coleman. She was a devoted mother, homemaker, and minister who dedicated her life to her faith and family. Maple grew up in the Faunsdale area and attended Greer’s School and... Read More
Roosevelt Harris
Roosevelt Harris, 81, a resident of Sawyerville, Alabama, was born on April 5, 1943, in Hale County to the late Maple L. Harris and Johnny Murray. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church of Sawyerville, which... Read More
Sherrill Thomas Todd
Sister Sherrill Thomas Todd, born August 6, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Bell III and Mary Florence Thomas. She remained a devoted member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church throughout her life. She graduated... Read More
Cora Brantley Harris
Cora L. Brantley Harris, 62, of Sawyerville, passed away on January 14 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1962, in Hale County to the late Willie Neil Shepherd and Henry Shepherd Sr. A woman of faith, she accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Matthew Baptist... Read More