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- Odis McCalpine
Odis McCalpine, affectionately known as “Billy,” was born on August 4, 1935, in Sawyerville, Alabama, to the late Annie Mae Coleman. He was raised by his beloved grandfather, Alex McCalpine. Odis passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 89. At an early age, Odis confessed Christ and became a devoted member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. He served faithfully for many years in various capacities such as ordained deacon, church clerk, and spiritual leader during devotions. His... Read More - OC Williams
OC Williams of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Greensboro, Alabama, died June 11, 2025, at the Harbor View Post Acute facility in Memphis. He was 76 years old. Mr. Williams was born October 1, 1948, in Greensboro to the late Cleveland Williams, Sr. and Bessie Williams. He attended Hale County Training School. Soon after he moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he lived until God called him home. Early in life, he confessed hope in Christ and joined the Rising Star Baptist... Read More - Sharon Green
Sharon Denise Hill Green of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on June 20, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was 56 years old. Sharon was born on October 20, 1968, in Greensboro, to the late Henderson and Sarah Mae Hill. She received Christ at an early age at Willow Springs Baptist Church and later joined Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church. In recent years, she was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she loved worshipping with her church... Read More - BBCF will have new president in October after longtime head Lucky plans to leave
Black Belt Community Foundation announced founding Chief Executive Officer and President Felecia Lucky plans to step down from her role, effective September 30, 2025. The board has unanimously appointed Black Belt native Christopher Spencer, the foundation’s Chief Community Engagement Officer, to succeed Lucky. Lucky, who has led the foundation throughout its entire 21-year history, is leaving to become President and CEO at the F.B. Heron Foundation. Under Lucky’s leadership, BBCF has become a powerful force for change in one of... Read More - GPD reports incidents of harassment, identity theft, menacing, domestic violenceGreensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests:June 30, 2025Telvin White, 30, of Greensboro was arrested for domestic violence 3rd degree (assault). Incidents:June 22, 2025Harassment was reported on Ward Street. June 24, 2025Identity theft was reported on Persimmon Road. Domestic violence 3rd degree was reported in Pickens Quarters. June 28, 2025Menacing was reported in the area of Whelan Street. June 29, 2025Verbal domestic violence was reported on Balsa Avenue.