Clarence Harris
Clarence L. Harris, also known as Hooker, was born to Robert and Ella Harris on August 31, 1945, and departed this life on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John Baptist Church. Clarence graduated from Hale County Training School. He later enlisted in... Read More
Curtis J. Green Sr.
Curtis James Green was born on January 26, 1975, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Mrs. Bettie Green. He departed this life on May 25, 2026, at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Green Reid, and his father, Truman Carter Sr. Curtis leaves... Read More
Jessica Hogan
Jessica Nicole Hogan, 35, died on Thursday, June 12, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1991, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa to Linda Jean Hogan and Johnny Ryans. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and attended Greensboro Public School in Greensboro. She enjoyed watching television and spending time... Read More
Bessie Jones
Bessie Lee Braxton Jones, 80, died on Saturday, June 14, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1946, to the late Tommie Braxton Sr. and Laura Clemons Braxton. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Loucelle Smith, Patsy Harper, and Barbara Braxton; and two brothers, James Braxton and Bobby Braxton. She leaves... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for DUI, marijuana, FTA
Arrests 06-19-2026 Justin Deon Powell, 38, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for serving weekends. 06-20-2026 Jamerson Lashun Taylor, 30, of Marion Junction, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. John Ellis Raby Jr., 37, of Faunsdale, was arrested for possession of marijuana second degree. 06-21-2026 Devante James, 30, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for driving... Read More
GPD reports domestic violence arrest, incidents of harassment
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests: 06-21-2026 James Curtis Banks, 31, of Greensboro, was arrested for domestic violence third degree. Incidents: 06-16-2026 Menacing was reported in the 00 block of First Street and State Street. 06-18-2026 Domestic violence third degree assault was reported on Beacon Street in Greensboro.... Read More
Hale CTAC representative seeks community input on transportation concerns
Jonathan Rossell, Hale County’s representative on the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), is asking residents to share their transportation concerns and ideas ahead of a meeting of the West Alabama Transit Committee on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the West Alabama Regional Commission, 4200 Highway 69 North, Northport. The meeting will focus... Read More
Harvey Suttle
Harvey Suttle died on Friday, June 13, 2026. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens St., Marion. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Old Oak Grove Baptist Church, 7... Read More
J.C. Fralin
Deacon J. C. Fralin died on Friday, June 13, 2026. A viewing was held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens St., Marion. A celebration of life service was held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, with... Read More
State authorities on the lookout for screwworm
Alabama agriculture officials are reinforcing animal entry requirements in an effort to keep the New World Screwworm out of the state. The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) said the state is taking “proactive steps” following recent detections of the parasite in Texas and New Mexico. Enhanced interstate movement requirements are being implemented for... Read More