Extension challenges Hale County to grow and give 250 pounds
The Hale County Extension Office is asking residents to grow and donate at least 250 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables before Labor Day as part of a statewide Alabama Extension challenge. The Grow More, Give More 250-Pound Challenge runs through Sept. 7 and is part of Alabama Extension’s observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary.... Read More
Moundville lands $113,387 state recycling grant
The City of Moundville will receive $113,387 from the Alabama Recycling Fund for fiscal year 2027, one of 20 grants totaling nearly $2.5 million announced Monday, Aug. 24, by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. ADEM Director Edward Poolos singled out Moundville when describing the range of this year’s recipients, which he said “range from... Read More
Willie P. Bryant
Homegoing services have been announced for Willie P. Bryant, known to many as “Horse” and as DJ Terminator. A public viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 7160 First Ave. N in Akron. A celebration of life will follow Saturday, Aug. 29, at noon at Bass... Read More
Dorothy Ann Davis Thomas
Dorothy Ann Davis Thomas, 82, of Greensboro died Aug. 22 at Moundville Health & Rehabilitation Center. Thomas was born Aug. 25, 1943, in Greensboro. Known as Dot, she dedicated her life to her husband of 59 years, her family, her friends and her Savior. As the oldest daughter, with six siblings, she spent much of... Read More
Mittie Ann Underwood
Mittie Ann Underwood died Monday, Aug. 10, at the age of 80. Underwood was born April 17, 1946, in Autauga County to Andrew Jackson Underwood and Mittie Ann Underwood. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. Her journey in faith led her to Greater New Destiny Baptist Church, under... Read More
Willie James Hicks
Willie James Hicks, affectionately known as “Babe Bro,” died of natural causes Aug. 8 at Hale County Hospital in Greensboro. He was 77. Hicks was born July 26, 1949, in Hale County to Clara Sneed and his stepfather, Porter Sneed. As a young man, he moved to New York and joined the workforce at Dyna... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
It would be a redundancy for me to say summertime and s’mores go together like, well, ramma lamma lamma ka dinga da dinga dong. That’s a reference from Grease, if you think my hands just fell across the keyboard for that one. Earlier in July, my best friend Kendall was talking me through her contributions... Read More
Sims named Alabama Catfish Farmer of the Year
Hale County catfish producer Matt Sims has been named Alabama’s 2026 Catfish Farmer of the Year by the Alabama Farmers Federation. Sims farms alongside his father, Henry, managing 25 catfish ponds along with commercial cattle and pastureland. The operation moved from row crops into catfish in 1989, a shift Sims credits with keeping the farm... Read More
Jason Irvin headed to Highland Games world championships
Jason Irvin will represent the United States next month at the 2026 Masters World Championships in the Highland Games, held Sept. 4 through 7 in Driewegen, Netherlands, and as of this week he has a plane ticket and a place to stay. Irvin, who competes in the Masters lightweight division, is ranked fifth in the... Read More
Greensboro man faces three bribery charges
Attorney general’s office alleges repeated attempts to influence a public servant A Greensboro man is facing three felony counts of bribing a public servant in cases investigated and prosecuted by the Alabama attorney general’s office, according to Hale County District Court records. Ayman Omar, 57, was arrested Aug. 5 on three warrants, each charging one count of bribing... Read More