AKRON SENIOR & COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER RECEIVES BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The Akron Senior & Community Wellness Center has received a 2026 Community Grant Award from the Black Belt Community Foundation. The award, presented to representatives of the center, recognizes the organization for making a significant impact on the lives of Hale County citizens.
MICHAEL BAYGENTS NAMED TUSCALOOSA CHIEF OF POLICE
A Hale County native has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the City of Tuscaloosa. Michael Baygents, the son of Randy Baygents of Greensboro and Evelyn Redd of Akron, was announced as the city’s new police chief last week. He has served 26 years with TPD prior to being promoted to the... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with indecent exposure
A Sawyerville man has been arrested on two counts of indecent exposure and a felony drug possession charge following an incident at a Dollar General store and a post office in the Sawyerville area. According to a complaint filed in Hale County District Court on April 22, 2026, Arthur Jamar Fields, 25, allegedly exposed himself... Read More
Hale County designated primary natural disaster area due to drought
Hale County is among 30 Alabama counties designated as primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to severe drought conditions. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins issued the designation after the U.S. Drought Monitor confirmed the affected counties experienced severe drought for eight or more consecutive weeks, or extreme to exceptional drought,... Read More
Council restricts heavy truck traffic on West Main, approves City Hall carpet replacement Monday night
The Greensboro City Council adopted an ordinance restricting heavy truck traffic on West Main Street and approved a $9,875 quote to replace all carpet in City Hall at its April 27 meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Mary Bragg presided in the absence of Mayor Howard, who was out due to illness. Councilmember Lewis was also absent. Council... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 01, 2026 – Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RONNIE H GLAZE a/k/a RONNIE HAYES GLAZE, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER: 26BES000192 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9 th day of April 2026 . by the HONORABLE YASHIBA... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY CASE NO. 26-0015 Estate of Floyd Thomas Collins, Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of April, 2026, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate... Read More
Jefferson Co. household hazardous waste drop-off set for April 25
Jefferson County will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at three locations across the county. Residents can bring household hazardous waste, electronics, televisions, and documents for paper shredding. Digital data on electronics will be securely destroyed during the recycling process at no additional cost. The... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Food and fellowship served at Hueytown High School Alumni Picnic
Former alumni from near and far arrived for another unforgettable reunion. The Hueytown City Park was the site for the annual Hueytown High School Alumni Picnic. This wonderful event was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Planning the fun event were Teri Anders and members of the Hueytown High School Alumni Association. The members of... Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is April 25
This will be a grand opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste items. If these items are not disposed of correctly, they can create a risk for the homeowner. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, April 25, in Bessemer. The collection site will be the City of Bessemer Public Works... Read More