Rickey T. Smith
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:40 a.m. Friday Nov. 25, has claimed the life of a Valley Grande man. Rickey T. Smith, 26, was critically injured when the 2018 Ford Mustang he was driving overturned and left the roadway. Smith, who was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash,... Read More
Tornado destroys homes in Akron as storms ravage state
Authorities and volunteers were still assessing the damage as of press time, but a system of severe weather that brought tornadoes to West Alabama late Tuesday night caused considerable damage in the Hale County community of Akron. “Please remember to pray for the Akron Community (Lock 8 and Oak Village Road). The Tornado did strike,... Read More
Geneva Langhorne Williams
Geneva Langhorne Williams of Detroit died Nov. 15 at the age of 76. She was born Feb. 22, 1946. Williams was a native of Uniontown. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock Chapel A.M.E. Church in Uniontown. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery. Phillip White’s Julia L.... Read More
Annie Louise Mayes Rollins
Annie Louise Mayes Rollins of Marion died Nov. 15 at the age of 85. Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ashley’s Lee and Rollins Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at Pinecrest Cemetery in Marion.
Serinty Green of Greensboro
Serinty Green of Greensboro died Nov. 16 at the age of eight months. She was born March 12, 2022. She was the daughter of Marcus Green and LoBresha Pope. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Dayton Cemetery in Dayton. Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral home directed.
Let’s Talk Turkey: Extension system gives tips on Thanksgiving food safety and preparation
The turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but it does no good if it is frozen, burned to a crisp or makes the family sick. Safely cooking the perfect turkey takes time and planning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality expert provides a food safety guide to your Thanksgiving. Thawing Takes Time... Read More
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announce that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third Sunday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center. This ministry will serve families in Hale County.
Farmers: Alabama Row Crop short course will be held Dec. 13 in Auburn
Alabama producers can brush up on best management practices and prepare for the upcoming growing seasons at the 2022 Alabama Row Crops Short Course. The course will be held on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in Auburn, Alabama. Partnering with Producers in Mind The Alabama Cooperative... Read More