Laura Kyser was awarded the Tagged For Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 2, in Montgomery, AL. Laura is the daughter of Townsend and Kelly Kyser of Greensboro. Kyser will graduate from Southern Academy and plans to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Nursing. The honoree was one of 160 students awarded $152,750 in scholarships by the ACF, which serves to engage in educational and scientific activities to improve the beef cattle industry in Alabama and educate youth on the importance of beef cattle in Alabama. The ACF provides the opportunity to make tax deductible donations for the educational work of the foundation and is largely funded by the sale of the “Cowboy Tag” vanity license plate. Throughout the year, the ACF supports numerous organizations and events which help to educate and train future generations of the livestock industry. The ACF has awarded scholarship money each year to Alabama youth with more than $1.5 million being awarded to date. Kyser is pictured above with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Keith Glover of Greensboro.
A Greensboro man is facing felony charges after a June burglary at a Rosemary Road residence in Hale County. Rodriquez Kendrell Hudson, 35, is charged with third-degree burglary of a dwelling and second-degree theft of property, both Class C felonies, according to a complaint filed July 20 in Hale County District Court. He was arrested Sunday, July 19. According to the complaint, the homeowners were asleep on the night of June 25 when someone entered the carport of the residence... Read More
Howard R. Smith Jr. was born Sept. 21, 1935, in Hale County, to the late Howard R. Smith Sr. and Amelia Hill Smith. On Thursday, July 2, he peacefully departed this life at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. Howard grew up in Hale County and graduated from Hale County Training School in 1955. On Dec. 1, 1962, he was united in holy matrimony to Rosa (Rose) Nell Childress. From this union, five children were born, and together they raised... Read More
Earl Smith, 63, of Moundville, peacefully entered eternal rest Friday, July 10, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He was born Jan. 4, 1963, in Hale County, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith. Earl received his education in the Hale County School System and was a proud graduate of Hale County High School, Class of 1981. He furthered his education at C.A. Fredd Technical College, where he earned a certification as a welder. Throughout his career, he... Read More
Burnett “Burnie” Coats Jr. was born Nov. 9, 1949, in Tuscaloosa, to the late Burnett Coats Sr. and Lillie Dora Coats. He peacefully departed this life July 8. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Reynolds Chapel Church in Newbern. He was a man of integrity, compassion, and dedication who made a lasting impact on everyone blessed to know him. He was remembered for his warm sense of humor, his ability to brighten a room, and... Read More
Steven “Jack” Martin was born Jan. 10, 1969, to the late Eartha Mae Martin and Johnny Quarles. He departed this life June 30. At an early age, Steven confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior. He loved spending time with family and friends and was known for his quiet strength, caring heart, and memorable smile. Whether sharing stories, laughter, or simply enjoying the company of those he loved, Steven made lasting memories that will forever be treasured. He was preceded... Read More