Perry County Historical Society’s annual Low Country Boil will be held March 15
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will host its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Female Seminary, located at 204 West Monroe Street in Marion, Alabama. This beloved community tradition offers a feast of shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. An... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for controlled substance, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:March 3, 2025William Lamont Ezell, 27, of Moundville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. March 7, 2025Devonte Jamarcus Lewis, 30, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear. Incidents:March 5, 2025Harassing communications were reported on County Road 28 near Sawyerville.... Read More
GPD reports arrests for harassment, littering, DUI
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: A Arrests:February 28, 2025Kavoris Owen, 30, of Greensboro, was arrested for harassment and criminal littering. March 2, 2025Ronald Wayne Smith, 60, of Camden, was arrested for driving under the influence. Incidents:February 27, 2025Third-degree domestic violence was reported in the 000 block of Martin Luther... Read More
Judge Wiggins named to Alabama Lawyers’ Association’s Hall of Fame
The Alabama Lawyers Association’s Hall of Fame honors lawyers who have been licensed to practice law for twenty-five years or more, and who have made significant contributions to the cause of justice. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Association paused to honor Judge Marvin W. Wiggins. A man whose courage, intellectual accomplishments, professional achievements, and... Read More
Hale resident honored with leadership award at Tuscaloosa VA hospital
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center proudly recognized one of its own, Mrs. LaWanda VanHorn-Rossell, for her outstanding leadership in the award-winning Lean Excellence Award Black Belt Project: “Decreasing Suicide By Stepping Up.” This prestigious honor was awarded by VA Southeast Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 7 in recognition of her efforts in Systems Redesign &... Read More
Women’s conference set for April 5 at Greensboro Baptist
A free women’s conference at Greensboro Baptist Church will be held on April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The overall theme is Finding Joy in your everyday life. The keynote Christian pro-life speaker will be Sara Bible. Additional speakers include First Lady Zinna Wiggins of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jessica Files of... Read More
ALEA kicks off its annual Spring Break enforcement campaign, offers safety tips
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decisionmaking for all citizens during the popular spring break season. This proactive campaign is especially focused on teens and college students, reminding them to make responsible... Read More
Council votes to approve Mustang liquor license application after hearing
Greensboro City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a retail liquor license application sought by the owners of M&M Mustang, Inc. A public hearing was held before the regular council meeting in which there were no objections to the application. The city will now inform the Alabama ABC board of the council’s approval, and... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 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 are 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 are 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Alabama was most-scammed state in ‘23, how to protect yourself
Ever received a suspicious or confusing call or text, particularly during tax season? Scammers use this and other schemes to trick people into providing sensitive information. It is essential to know how to recognize these scams, no matter what scheme is used. March 2-8, 2025, is National Consumer Protection Week. This annual event brings awareness... Read More