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
Sky’s the limit: Faith Roberta Bryant, Perry Co. student, earns spot in aviation and STEM-based summer camp
“Timidity does not inspire bold acts.” – Dr. Mae C. Jemison, 1st African American female Astronaut The often-quoted phrase: “The sky’s the limit”, really means that there is in fact no limit at all. For twentyseven (27) Alabama teens (ages from 12-16), during a three-day science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.)/Aviation Academy camp, learned just... Read More
Missing Moundville girl was last seen in Tuscaloosa
The Moundville Police Department is urgently seeking the community’s help in finding Rosa Harper. Rosa Maria Kelly Harper, who is 17 years old, has red and black hair and wears glasses. She was last spotted on August 3, 2023, around 3:00 pm, dressed in a black top with jogger pants near the 1800 block of... Read More
Former Akron town clerk pleads to using office for personal gain Monday
On August 7, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of former Akron Town Clerk Diann Taylor, 43, on felony ethics and theft charges. Taylor appeared in Hale County Circuit Court and pled guilty to the allegations, which included using her office or official position for personal gain and first-degree theft. Taylor was ordered to... Read More
Woman sues city of Marion, former MPD chief and officer, alleging wrongful arrest and police brutality
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Marion, Alabama, former Chief of Police Damien Steele, and former Police Officer Lonnie Glenn. The plaintiff, Lucinda Shelton, a resident citizen of Perry County, alleges multiple counts of misconduct, including assault and battery, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment. According to the complaint, on February 18, 2020,... Read More