National Day of Prayer will be held May 1 at courthouse
The annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 noon on the steps of the Hale County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro. In the event of rain, the gathering will move indoors to the Greensboro Baptist Church Family Life Center. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to... Read More
Third annual Main Street Community Festival will be this Saturday downtown
The 3rd Annual Main Street Community Festival returns to downtown Greensboro this Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a full day of local music, vendors, food, children’s activities and community celebration—all in support of critical renovations to Hale County Hospital’s Emergency Room. Proceeds from the festival will go directly toward updating... Read More
Work begins on new mural for downtown Greensboro at Engle Gallery building
Greensboro Area Business and Tourism Association (GABTA) will begin its latest project this month with Black Belt artist Jason Irvin starting work on an exterior mural at Engle Gallery located at 1301 Main Street. The original art is being funded by an art grant from Black Belt Community Foundation with additional funding from GABTA. Jason... Read More
Oakwood Cemetery Association receives grant to digitally archive maps, records
Oakwood Cemetery Association is pleased to announce that thanks to a grant from Black Belt Community Foundation, they will begin phase one of a project to digitize Oakwood Cemetery and Oakwood Martin Cemetery maps and data. “We are very grateful to Black Belt Community Foundation for this opportunity,” said Oakwood Cemetery Association president Stephen “Buzzy”... Read More
Officer says woman stabbed him with pen during traffic stop that ended in assault, drug charges
A Berry woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer with a pen during a traffic stop in Greensboro earlier this month. Annabell Reese Carpenter, 22, has been charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, and possession of drug paraphernalia following the April 8 incident, which occurred just after 11 a.m. on... Read More
St. Paul’s announces schedule of Holy Week services
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro has announced its schedule of services for Holy Week. All members of the community are invited to attend. The church will hold its Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. This service will include the celebration of Holy Eucharist. On Good Friday, April 18, the church... Read More
Stephen William May was chosen as Alumnus of the Year for the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University
Stephen William May was chosen as Alumnus of the Year for the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University. In a letter dated March 30, Jeff Davis, Executive Direction of MSU’s Alumni Association, congratulated May on his accomplishments. “Your outstanding service and achievements have distinguished you as an esteemed leader in your profession and... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for paraphernalia, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:April 7, 2025Sylvester Darnell Richardson, 62, of Akron, was arrested for a SORNA violation.Andrill Denise Armstrong, 42, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear. April 8, 2025Annabell Reese Carpenter, 22, of Berry, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest,... Read More
GPD reports incidents of trespassing, harassment
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests:April 8, 2025Jessica Nicole Hogan, 34, of Greensboro, was arrested for public intoxication. April 10, 2025Natasha L. Evan, 24, of Greensboro, was arrested for harassment.Deshawn Smith, 44, of Greensboro, was arrested for trespassing. April 14, 2025Kerry Hogan, 40, of Greensboro, was arrested for public... Read More
Friends of Hale County Animals held successful spay and neuter clinic
Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) is happy to announce that the Winter Spay and Neuter Clinic held on January 25, 2025 was a huge success! Over 25 animals were spayed or neutered as a result of this drive. This one drive alone will prevent the birth of thousands unwanted pets. In eight years, just... Read More