Bennett defeats Turner by one vote after Perry County canvass
Donald J. Bennett has defeated longtime Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. by a single vote, the county canvassing board certified Tuesday.The board, composed of Probate Judge Carlton Hogue, Sheriff Roy Fikes and Circuit Clerk Mia Turner, met along with members of the Perry County Board of Registrars at noon to review and count 24... Read More
Breakthrough Charter School celebrates firstclass of graduating seniors in Class of 2026
Breakthrough Charter School’s first graduating class walked across the stage one by one in the school auditorium to receive their diplomas recently. Each student had chosen a person who helped them during their school years — a parent, grandparent, teacher, or sibling — to place a robe on their shoulders and a cap on their... Read More
Ivey awards over $500k in grants to victims’ assistance organizations
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded five grants totaling $577,607 to assist victims, pursue offenders, train court officials, and prosecute cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. “The victims of these crimes are especially vulnerable and require compassionate assistance. In addition, all those involved in bringing perpetrators to justice should be thoroughly trained on... Read More
Greensboro High School Class of 2026
The Greensboro High School Class of 2026 graduated on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the GHS Gymnasium. Graduates included: Elijah Demond Andrews, Antavion Markell Benison, Markeise DaWayne O’Neal Brown, Janiya Burch, Alanna Alfonise Burrell, Donnavon Rashad Caddell, Xavian Deshawn Conner, Destinee Myriana Crispin, JaMaya Lashay Crispin, Demarii Silas Doss, LeeSamuel SaDerrius Edwards, Markcus... Read More
Trés Taylor exhibit will be in Greensboro from May 15 through June 15
The Engle Gallery of Greensboro is pleased to present an exhibition of works by celebrated Alabama artist Trés Taylor. The show will be on display at the Engle Gallery Annex, located at Evelyn B&B, 1404 Tuscaloosa Street, from May 15 through June 15. Trés Taylor is a contemporary self-taught painter living in Selma, Alabama. With... Read More
Trés Taylor exhibit will be in Greensboro from May 15 through June 15
The Engle Gallery of Greensboro is pleased to present an exhibition of works by celebrated Alabama artist Trés Taylor. The show will be on display at the Engle Gallery Annex, located at Evelyn B&B, 1404 Tuscaloosa Street, from May 15 through June 15. Trés Taylor is a contemporary self-taught painter living in Selma, Alabama. With... Read More
Get ready for 6th annual Black Belt Birding Festival
Alabama Audubon celebrates birds of this historic region at summer event The sixth annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place July 31 through August 2, 2026. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
White meat or dark? Breast or thigh? Well, if I’m picking, it’s always gonna be a thigh … or a drumstick. I had the misfortune of growing up in a world where fried chicken is as secondhand as the news. I mean, it feels like every time I’m in Tuscaloosa, there’s some new chicken place... Read More