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Greensboro’s new mayor, Ralph A. Howard, takes the oath of office at the Hale County Courthouse on Monday, Nov. 3, with Probate Judge David Parker administering the oath and Howard’s son, Tre, holding the Bible.
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- Talking turkey: Extension offers tips on safe bird preparation before ThanksgivingWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table: the turkey. Safely getting the turkey ready to take the main stage is simple but takes a little planning. Rebecca Catalena, an Alabama Extension food safety and quality agent at Auburn University, said properly thawing a turkey can take several days, depending on its weight. The larger the turkey, the more time people need to set aside for thawing. “As... Read More
- Diabetes Awareness Month at the Hale County Community Health and Wellness Care Station
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Hale County Community Health and Wellness Care Station at the Akron Public Library held a “Diabetic Shoe Clinic” on November 20, 2025. Joan Spence of Community Health, Inc. partnered with the Care Station for the event. Spence is a licensed CPed (certified pedorthist), a licensed orthotic fitter, and a licensed mastectomy fitter with more than 25 years of experience. The goal of the diabetic shoe clinic was to help prevent and treat foot... Read More - Greensboro Elementary School held a Veterans Day program
Greensboro Elementary School held a Veterans Day program on campus this week, bringing students, staff, and local veterans together for a schoolwide observance. The event featured a patriotic backdrop in the gym and a recognition of service members as the school community expressed thanks for their service and sacrifice. Photos shared by the school show veterans visiting with students and posing for pictures following the program. Greensboro Elementary encouraged families to join in thanking the men and women who have... Read More - Hale Co. students attend ALFA Youth Leadership Conference
Hale County Students Sam Kyser, Taylor Kyser, Samantha Potter, and George Smelley attended the ALFA Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 10- 11 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference helps students learn how to advocate for agriculture, recognize their potential, and assume leadership roles. The event, which is for high school freshmen and sophomores, is sponsored by Alabama Farmers Federation, Hale County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit, and Alabama Farm Credit. Sam Kyser, Taylor Kyser, and Samantha Potter attend... Read More - Classifieds Week of Nov 27, 2025Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. Card of Thanks, Birthday Greetings, Memoriams, and Poems — standard size (2 column-inches by 2 inches or 1 column-inch... Read More