Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, it is our mission to pursue and promote healing, improved health, and improved quality of life of the residents of Hale County and surrounding communities. Our focus is on relationship and community-centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved health and quality of life of our neighbors.... Read More
Extension News: Start the New Year off by cleaning out your pantry
Take advantage of the cold weather and make the time spent indoors productive. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality regional agent, said the new year is a great time to inventory canned food items and spices that may have been in your pantry for many years. “Canned foods are safe... Read More
West Ala. Transit Committee to meet Feb. 23
The West Alabama Transit Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the West Alabama Regional Commission (4200 Highway 69 North, Northport). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the update of the coordinated transit plan for the west Alabama area. Federal regulations... Read More
Annie Ruth Moore
Annie Ruth Moore, 86, of Heiberger, Alabama, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Marion, Alabama. Born on March 5, 1937, she was a respected figure in her community, known for her devotion to family and faith. She is survived by her children, Patricia (James) Jordan, Pamela (Phillip) Milam, and Tommie (Susan) Moore; her grandchildren,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 11, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Cathy Swanson
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Alabama National Cemetery in Shelby County, 3133 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL for Cathy Lynn Williams Swanson who passed on to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 5, 2024. Rev. John Nicholson will officiate. O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home is... Read More
James Irvin Davis
James Irvin Davis, fondly known as “James I.”, was born to Frank and Ruth Davis on November 17, 1943, in Morton, Mississippi. He died Jan. 1, 2024 at the age of 80. He was a talented athlete who loved playing sports and received scholarships to play football at Pearl River Junior College in Mississippi and... Read More
Akron man indicted in Hale Circuit Court on charges including attempted arson
Jerome Jackson, 40, of Akron, was indicted in Hale County Circuit Court on charges of first-degree attempted arson. Jackson was arrested on Aug. 7 of 2023 on that charge as well as third-degree criminal trespass and third-degree criminal mischief. While the indictment was returned on Nov. 30 of 2024, the case did not appear as... Read More
Annual Alabama catfish industry conference will be held today at Marion Junction experiment station
The 2024 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction. This meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served and there will be a drawing for several door prizes. Registration begins at 8:00am and... Read More
Bond set at $400,000 for G’boro man charged with assault, robbery
Marquis Jackson of Greensboro, 33, was indicted Nov. 30 in Hale County Circuit Court on charges including first-degree assault. Jackson was arrested in Greensboro on March 30, 2023 for offenses that allegedly took place March 24 of that year, including assault, first-degree robbery, and first-degree burglary. Jackson was being held with no bond while the... Read More