Timber cutting scams may target small landowners, warns Forestry Commission
The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning forest landowners to beware of a timber cutting scam. The permit/’lumberjack’ contract shown in this photo is a fake. Neither Rafael Ruis Delvizo nor the Lumber Tech Frames Inc. are representatives of the Alabama Forestry Commission and are in no way affiliated with the agency. If you are contacted... Read More
MMI hosted Delta Kappa Gamma leadership development seminar over the summer
Twenty participants along with state officers, district directors and past presidents, representing 15 chapters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International attended the Alabama State Leadership Development Seminar June 15-16, 2023 at Marion Military Institute. This year marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of this biennium event. The seminar is designed to grant leadership and management training... Read More
Uniontown man arrested for methamphetamine possession here Aug. 9
A Uniontown man has been arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine in Perry County. The individual, identified as James Eugene Gill, 49, was taken into custody on August 9, 2023. According to a criminal complaint filed in the case on Wednesday, Aug. 9, Gill is accused of possession of methamphetamine. The complaint states that... Read More
Second shooting in two weeks reportedly involves Newbern man, MPD says
A shooting, possibly retaliatory in nature, involving two individuals was reported in Marion over the weekend, near Hugh’s Used Cars on Alabama Highway 14. No one was hit or injured in the incident, and as of press time, court records do not indicate that any charges have been filed in the matter. This development follows... Read More
EPA denies Alabama coal ash plan, U’town landfill announces sale on same day
On August 3, two significant developments unfolded in Alabama that could have far-reaching implications for the handling of coal ash in the state, and on the long-term environmental outlook for Uniontown and the Black Belt. First, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated steps to revoke Alabama’s coal ash permitting plan, citing inadequate protection of... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 3, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County)— $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Ala. 4-H welcomes students back to school, lots planned for new year
As students head back to school, Alabama 4-H is excited to welcome new and previous members to another exciting year in 4-H. Enrollment is now open for Alabama youths ages 9 to 18. Molly Gregg, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s assistant director for 4-H programs, said there are many ways students can become involved in... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, part of our mission is to improve the health & quality of life for citizens of Hale County and its surrounding communities. While we strive to provide high quality healthcare through services such as our award winning outpatient clinics (with locations in Greensboro and Moundville), our inpatient and outpatient physical therapy... Read More
Jerry Lee Kitchens
Jerry Lee Kitchens passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 77 in the comfort of his home. Born on October 9, 1945, in Jasper, Alabama, he lived most of his life in Walker County. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Furn and Arleen Kitchens, and his sister and brother, Darlene... Read More
Kristie Cook Drake
Kristie Cook Drake, age 43 of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away August 6, 2023 at South Baldwin Regional Medical in Foley, Alabama. Services will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Greensboro Baptist Church with Rev. Dee McGuire and Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Wood Cemetery in... Read More