The Alabama Beacon

Donald J. Bennett has defeated longtime Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. by a single vote after the Perry County canvassing board certified the results of the May 19 Democratic primary on Tuesday. The canvassing board, composed of Probate Judge Carlton Hogue, Sheriff Roy Fikes, and Circuit Clerk Mia Turner, met alongside members of the...

HCSD reports arrests for harassment, disorderly, FTA

The Hale County Sheriff’s Office released the following report of recent arrests and incidents. Arrests May 20, 2026 Kewan Hale, 27, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for chemical endangerment of a child and two counts of failure to appear. May 21, 2026 Kaley Anne Lee, 36, of Greensboro, was arrested for harassment. May 24, 2026 Nakyah...

GPD reports arrests for FTA, domestic violence, possession

Greensboro Police Department Activity Report The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of recent arrests and incidents. Arrests April 28, 2026 Kenyotta Lakayla Lee, 30, of Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence, third degree. May 3, 2026 Carlos Fowler, 28, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of marijuana, first degree, and driving under the...

Greensboro’s Mustang, Marion’s Blackbelt Hardware both listed for sale

Two prominent Black Belt businesses have been listed for sale, each with asking prices exceeding $1 million. Mustang, a longtime Greensboro restaurant and local landmark, is on the market for $1.5 million. Located at 905 Hobson Street, the property sits on 1.09 acres and features a 5,840-square-foot building that includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen,...

The raptors are coming to Newbern Library June 12

The Newbern Library is pleased to announce that “the Raptors are Coming” to the library on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a free public program. Staff members from the Auburn Raptor Center will bring five raptors, commonly known as birds of prey, to Newbern for a two-hour demonstration held outdoors under a large tent adjacent...

Akron Day celebrates community, history and hometown pride

The Town of Akron came together on Saturday, May 23, for the first Akron Day, a daylong celebration of the town’s history, people, and spirit. Rain was in the forecast, but the community turned out anyway and was rewarded with a mostly sunny afternoon. Former Mayor Rev. West Moore opened the event with a prayer,...

Moundville restaurant sued over slip-and-fall

A Pickens County woman has sued Big Mike’s Steakhouse in Moundville, alleging she was injured after slipping on grease that had been left on a walkway at the restaurant. Shelia M. Jones filed the lawsuit May 26 in Hale County Circuit Court, naming Big Mike’s Steakhouse Moundville, LLC as the defendant. Jones is represented by...

Greensboro restricts heavy truck traffic on West Main Street

The Greensboro City Council has adopted an ordinance restricting heavy truck traffic on a portion of West Main Street, citing safety concerns for pedestrians and schoolchildren and the potential for damage to infrastructure. Ordinance No. 2026-01, which took effect after being approved April 27 and published in the May 14 edition of the Greensboro Watchman,...

Greensboro woman indicted on domestic violence charge in vehicle assault