Southern Academy’s Fourth Grade class visited Hale County Animal Shelter on Tuesday, bringing lots of supplies and donations ahead of the Christmas season.
Ronald Thomas Barnette, age 70, of Greensboro, passed away at DCH Regional Medical Center with his family by his side on June 6, 2025. Born in Marion on January 30, 1955, Ronald and his twin brother Donald were the youngest of 5 sons to Virgil Barnette and Doris Scarbrough Barnette. He retired in 2023 after 42 years with International Paper. Ronald was a man of many talents. He kept a beautiful yard and knew something about almost everything. He had... Read More
Jessie Bell “Bea” Lapsley Bell was born on April 2, 1941, in Uniontown, Alabama, and passed away on May 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 84 years old. She was the beloved daughter of Uriel Lapsley and Elizabeth Laster, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also reunited in eternity with her sons, Jesse Lee Lapsley and Donzel Lapsley. From a young age, Jessie understood the value of education, attending Lincoln Normal School in Marion and Hale... Read More
Genova McCalpine Williams, a longtime resident of Sawyerville, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on April 17, 1946, to Grover and Rosette Mc- Calpine and was the third of fifteen children, and the oldest daughter. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Springfield Baptist Church until her health declined. Genova was married to Junior C. Williams, and from their union came five children.... Read More
First cousins Wesley Mills Cook and Ava Gabrielle Cook are graduates of the Class of 2025 from their respective high schools. Wesley’s graduation from Homewood High School was held at Samford University in Birmingham on May 17, 2025. Her Diploma was with an Advanced Academic Endorsement. Wesley was actively involved in “Nexus” and “Continuum” Show Choir, was a member of The National Beta Club, Key Club, Latin Club and Best Buddies of Alabama. Wesley was the Vice President and Founding... Read More
Students from the University of Alabama’s MJW summer journalism workshop visited Greensboro on Thursday, June 12, to learn more about community journalism and the role of local newspapers. During their visit, the group met with John Allan Clark and Casey Roberts of the Greensboro Watchman to discuss the ongoing relevance of print and independent journalism in a changing media landscape. They also toured the Greensboro Opera House with local historian and UA professor Ian Crawford and enjoyed lunch at the... Read More