The Alabama Democratic Party has scheduled a hearing for Friday on Albert Turner Jr.’s challenge of his one-vote loss in the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, bringing a local election dispute to the state level after Probate Judge Carlton L. Hogue certified challenger Donald J. Bennett as the Democratic nominee and declared the... Read More

The Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council is accepting applications for its fiscal year 2027 grant cycle, with funding ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per project. Applications are being accepted through June 30. No late applications will be accepted. Approved projects may begin on Oct. 1. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement-only basis, meaning applicants... Read More

Arrests 05-26-2026 Kierra Young, 25, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. 05-27-2026 Kahlil Lashown Thomas, 29, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for four counts of failure to appear, certain persons forbidden, and attempted murder. Samuel Eli Kilgore, 20, of Greensboro, was arrested for improper tag. 05-28-2026 Abbie Ashe Brown, 41, of... Read More

The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities. Arrests 05-31-2026 Ternisha Lashon Thomas, 31, of Greensboro, was arrested for harassing communication. 06-01-2026 Vivianna Ednia Jordan, 21, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear and driving while license suspended. Incidents 05-27-2026 Domestic violence in the third degree was reported on Tuscaloosa... Read More

The Greensboro community will celebrate Juneteenth with a Community Day Celebration on Saturday, June 20, at Lions Park from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature music and entertainment, food vendors, games and activities, and community fellowship. Trophies will be awarded during the celebration. The event is free and open to the public.... Read More

Jacksonville State University has recognized several Hale County students for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester. Allaisja Mitchell of Moundville was named to the President’s List, which requires a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing at least 12 credit hours. Four Hale County students were named to the Dean’s List: Kyla Wilson... Read More

Five people have been charged in connection with the escape of four inmates from the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown early Saturday, including a Selma woman accused of driving to the facility to pick up the men and hiding them in her apartment afterward. Two of the four escapees remain at large: Marquavious... Read More

Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) will host the 3rd Annual Paws for a Night with Friends on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Project Horseshoe Farm Courtyard in Greensboro. The annual event has become a favorite community gathering, bringing together animal lovers from across Hale County for an evening... Read More