Perry teams power through AHSAA playoffs
Perry County high school basketball teams powered through the competition at the AHSAA 1A Central Regional playoffs. The R.C. Hatch Bobcats beat the South Lamar Stallions 60–51 in a close game. Theotis Dudley scored 28 points and pulled down 9 rebounds, while Desarion Lewis scored 17 points and hit two three-pointers. The R.C. Hatch Lady... Read More
Montgomery woman charged with making terrorist threats against Perry County victim
Montgomery woman charged with making terrorist threats against Perry County victim A Montgomery woman is charged with a felony after authorities say she threatened to kill a Perry County woman who had cooperated with law enforcement in another case. According to Perry County District Court records, Jamesha Monique Moss, 33, of Montgomery, is charged with... Read More
Jury trial for alleged Missouri ‘hitman’ continued until July
Gerald Lee Hogue’s long-running Perry County murder conspiracy case has been pushed back again, this time because his attorney is scheduled for surgery later this month. Circuit Judge Donald McMillan issued an order Feb. 10 granting a defense motion to continue the trial, which had been set for the week of Feb. 23. The judge... Read More
Weekend of special ‘Night Skies’ programs starts Friday
A weekend of programs titled “Night Skies” will bring art, prairie ecology and astronomy together in the Black Belt of Alabama on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20–21. The events will feature astronomers Kathryn Williamson, PhD, and Michelle Wooten, PhD. On Friday, Feb. 20, “Paint the Night” will invite participants to explore what watercolor can teach... Read More
GPD reports arrests for FTA, second degree criminal mischief
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests February 10, 2026 Desmond L. Wynn, 47, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of fourth-degree theft of property. February 13, 2026 Priscilla Constant, 60, of Greensboro, was arrested on a warrant for failure to... Read More
G’boro man arrested after missing person probe turns up stolen gun
A Greensboro man has been charged with receiving stolen property after investigators say they found a stolen handgun in his home while working a missing person case. According to a criminal complaint filed in Hale County District Court, investigators executed a search warrant on Feb. 11 at the residence of Ronald Arness Barker, 59, at... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for controlled substance, assault, disorderly conduct
HALE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. The department has released the following report of recent activity: Arrests February 10, 2026 Johnny Troydell White, 57, of Greensboro, was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear. Desmond Winn, 47, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of... Read More
HALE COUNTY GOLDEN GIRLS
The Hale County Golden Girls dance team took second place in the Hip-Hop category at the National Dance Association’s National Championship over Valentine’s Day weekend. Held at Hilton Orlando, Florida, the event featured over three thousand high school dancers from 34 states.
SOUTHERN ACADEMY BASEBALL SEASON OPENER SHUTOUT
Southern Academy varsity Cougars started the season with a 14–0 shutout against Wilcox Academy. In four innings, Brayden Hennigan struck out 11 batters, allowing no hits or earned runs.
Council will send delegates to Alabama League of Municipalities convention, approves liquor license for restaurant
The Greensboro City Council decided which of its members it would send as Voting Delegates to the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention this April 28–May 1 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Councilmember Curtis nominated Councilmember Bragg as Voting Delegate. Councilmember Shepherd seconded the nomination and it was unanimously carried. Councilmember Lewis nominated... Read More