Junior Golf returns to MMI in June
Marion Military Institute’s Junior Golf program will return this summer, running June 2 through June 25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to youth ages 5 to 17 and costs $50 per child. An optional program t-shirt is available for $20. Checks should be made payable to the... Read More
Perry County Extension has successful Extension Week
Perry County proudly joined in the celebration of Extension Week, observed April 12–17, with a lively and engaging Open House held on Wednesday, April 15. The event brought together community members, Extension professionals, and special guests for an afternoon filled with learning, connection, and fun. The Open House showcased the wide range of programs and... Read More
Bennett leads Turner by eight votes in District 1 primary, Long and Harrison defend commission seats
Bennett received 395 votes to Turner’s 387, a margin of eight votes out of 782 cast in the race. The results do not include provisional ballots, which will be tabulated by the county canvassing board at noon on May 26 under state law. The results remain unofficial until that canvass is complete. Turner was appointed... Read More
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