GPD reports arrests for bribing public servant, obstrucing governmental operations
The following arrest and incident reports were provided by the Greensboro Police Department. Arrests August 5, 2026 April Lesha Dial, 45, of Greensboro, was arrested for organized retail theft. Ayman Omar, 57, of Greensboro, was arrested on three charges of bribing a public servant. Willie Tyrone Davis, 39, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear on charges of... Read More
Stewart Methodist Church to hold annual Homecoming
Stewart Methodist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service on Sunday, August 23, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon following the morning service, and everyone is invited to stay to reminisce and fellowship over a meal. A nursery for children from birth through age 4 will be available during the service. Letha Parker... Read More
Project Horseshoe Farm Fellows: Caring for patients beyond the Hospital
A successful recovery often depends on the support a person receives after returning home. Through its discharge initiative, Hale County Hospital extends its commitment to patient wellbeing beyond the walls of the hospital. Following discharge, hospital fellows will call each Hale County Hospital patient to check in, learn how they are doing, and identify any needs that... Read More
Hale County Sheriff’s Office offers free CPR training class Aug. 25
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office is helping residents learn life-saving skills through a free CPR training class next week. The Citizens CPR Training class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. at the Hale County Courthouse. There is no cost to participate. The training is designed to teach residents CPR skills that can be used during emergencies when... Read More
Sawyerville man killed in motorcycle crash on Hwy. 69 Wednesday, Aug. 12
Sawyerville man died Wednesday, Aug. 12, in a two-vehicle crash on Alabama 69 in Tuscaloosa County. Willie P. Bryant, 60, was fatally injured about 8:15 p.m. when the 2004 Honda VTX1300C motorcycle he was operating was struck by a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Melinda M. Taylor, 48, of Tuscaloosa. Bryant was thrown from the motorcycle and... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for disorderly, theft of property, FTA
Arrests August 10, 2026 Gerald Kirkman, 58, of Moundville, was arrested for probation violation. Jeremiah Jermain Harris, 33, of Sawyerville, was arrested on five child support charges. August 11, 2026 Brook Lashawn Frierson, 34, of Northport, was arrested on three charges of failure to appear. August 12, 2026 Kerry Ladell Hogan, 41, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to... Read More
Earlie Shelton
Earlie Shelton, affectionately known to family and friends as “Spookie” and “Duck,” passed away on August 5. He was 74. He was born on February 22, 1952, to the late Henrietta Wynn-Shelton and Andrew Holifield. Earlie was a man of accomplishment, service, faith and family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1973 to 1976.... Read More
Clara Williams
Clara (Thomas) Williams, 93, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 30. She was born on May 30, 1933, in Hale County to Ruffin and Mary Thomas. Clara worked at Doctors Hospital for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Mark AME Church, where she sang in the choir, was a member of... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
If you’ve been in my kitchen lately, you’d know I’ve been all over the place in terms of dishes. From one night to the next, it’s a constant battle against falling back on the standby burgers and chips or Conecuh dogs. With the late summer harvest coming in and the variety of canned goods at... Read More
Homestead Day set for Sept. 12 in Newbern
Auburn University Rural Studio and the Aquatic Resources Team of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host the 2026 Homestead Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rural Studio, 8448 Alabama Highway 61 in Newbern. The free event offers a day of demonstrations, conversations and activities focused on food, farming, water, land and home,... Read More