Federal funds available for farmers after challenging year
After a difficult year, federal assistance is now available to help row crop and specialty crop farmers. The Farmer Bridge Assistance program and the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program have been authorized to distribute $11 billion and $1 billion, respectively. Applications for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opened on Feb. 23, with one-time payment... Read More
Shelton will offer healthcare exploration camp this summer
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Workforce Development, in partnership with the college’s Health Services, will offer a four-day Health Exploration Camp from June 22 – June 25, 2026, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the College’s Martin Campus. Registration is open to students entering grades 9–12 who are interested in healthcare professions.... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
I just got through a very eventful weekend. Between the Sumac Sundowner in Greensboro Friday evening and the Low Country Boil Saturday evening, you can guarantee I fell straight down on the couch Saturday night. You can also guarantee that part of that exhaustion came from living in the kitchen for three days straight. The... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, probation violation
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Report The Hale County Sheriff’s Department has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests Kaviona Cydella Williams, 28, of Greensboro — arrested March 9 for probation violation. Robnetreya Bolden, 22, of Greensboro — arrested March 10 for failure to appear. Joel Paul Brown, 39, of Greensboro —... Read More
Duncanville woman charged with attempting to elude
A Duncanville woman has been charged with attempt to elude a law enforcement officer following an incident in Hale County nearly two years ago. Kayla Michelle Black, 31, of 12060 Park Forest Trace, Duncanville, was arrested on March 15 and charged with attempt to elude, a Class A misdemeanor under Section 13A-10-52 of the Code... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 20, 2026 Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR STATE OF ALABAMA JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25BES00713 ESTATE OF: TERRI A. ADAMS, A PERSON ALLEGED IN NEED OF PROTECTION TO: NICHOLAS MOORE, Any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown, and to any and all interested parties; Take... Read More
Newbern woman among three charged with misconduct at Bibb jail
Three Bibb County jail employees have been charged with felonies after authorities said one had sexual contact with an inmate and all three smuggled contraband into the facility. CJ Naramore Graham, 41, of Newbern, has been charged with custodial sexual misconduct and promoting prison contraband, according to court records filed March 11. Court documents allege... Read More
Rail trail project feasibility study on track for April completion
A feasibility study examining the potential for a multi-use rail trail connecting Selma, Marion, Greensboro, and Newbern is on track for completion by April, with a public consultation phase planned for May. The study is part of Sweet Trails Alabama, a broader initiative to develop recreational trail infrastructure across the state. The Marion leg of... Read More
Al Pinkston: Remembering Newbern’s baseball legend
45 years ago, on March 18, 1981, a Hall of Famer and record holder of the Mexican Baseball League died in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His name was Alfred (Al) Pinkston, and he was from Newbern, Alabama. American Major League Baseball only lists one official at-bat in one game for Al Pinkston. The records aren’t even... Read More
One hospitalized after shooting in Sawyerville March 15
A shooting at Club 14, a nightclub in Sawyerville, left one person hospitalized in the intensive care unit early Sunday morning, March 15, according to the Hale County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Michael Hamilton said the shooting began as an argument and that the victim was not the intended target. Investigators have identified a suspect, but... Read More