Hale County will observe National EMS Week May 17-24
National EMS Week is Sunday, May 17, through Saturday, May 23. This year’s theme is “Improving Outcomes, Together,” highlighting how EMS professionals work alongside 911, fire, law enforcement, healthcare partners, and emergency management agencies to enhance survival and recovery. Hale County EMS is directed by Patrick Howard, and Hale County EMA is directed by Russell... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for DUI, domestic violence, FTA
Arrests 05-04-2026 Patrick Oneal Woods Jr., 31, Sawyerville, was arrested for criminal mischief third degree and domestic violence assault third degree. 05-05-2026 Zavis Travon Smith, 27, Greensboro, was arrested for no child restraint seat and failure to appear. Larone Lamar Wynn, 37, Greensboro, was arrested for assault third degree and assault second degree. Christian Kaden... Read More
FHCA will host ‘Paws for a Night with Friends’ June 5
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
West Alabama Women in Agriculture event a success
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Marengo County Extension Office successfully hosted the 2026 West Alabama Women in Agriculture Event in Linden, Alabama. This comprehensive educational program provided participants with valuable, hands-on learning experiences and direct engagement with Extension professionals across a variety of disciplines. The event featured a diverse lineup of Extension agents and... Read More
Jones, Tuberville win gubernatorial primaries; multiple statewide races headed to June runoff
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won their respective party primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting up a marquee general election matchup to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Jones dominated the six-candidate Democratic field with 286,416 votes, or 78.63 percent of 364,280 cast. Will Boyd finished second with 35,249 votes. Tuberville... Read More
Patrick wins Democratic primary for Hale County Commission District 4; Travis cruises in House District 72
Charles Patrick defeated Patti Rhodes in the Democratic primary for Hale County Commission District 4 on Tuesday, receiving 340 votes to Rhodes’ 271, out of 611 cast. Patrick will face Beatrice Nichols in the Nov. 3 general election. In the only other contested local race on the Hale County ballot, Curtis L. Travis won the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 22, 2026 – WesternStar
LEGAL NOTICE The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan annually and a Five-Year Plan every fifth fiscal year. The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to the PHA’s policies, programs, operations and strategies for meeting local housing needs and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for, Ireland Athletic Center Roof Repair and Replacement Gymnasium, Marion, AL, Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL Owner and has made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons... Read More
Farm-City grows Alabama through service, student success
Service and community involvement took center stage as farmers, leaders and students came together for the Farm-City Banquet April 9 in Auburn, recognizing achievements and embracing this year’s theme, “Grow Alabama.” The theme was a callback to “Agriculture & Forestry Grow Alabama: An Economic Contribution Study” released last year by Alabama Agribusiness Council, Auburn University... Read More
Red snapper season opens 7 days a week starting May 22
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 22, 2026. New for 2026, the season will be open 7 days a week until the... Read More