One month left to apply for SBA disaster loans in Hale, Perry, neighboring counties; deadline Dec. 7
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Alabama to apply for working capital loans before the Dec. 7 deadline. The disaster loan program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations affected by the tornado on Feb. 3, 2022. The declaration includes... Read More
UA honors alumna Alma Gates Scroggins, Greensboro native and former CNN executive
The stereotype of accountants might not be that they are big risk-takers, at least professionally speaking. Alma Gates Scroggins defied that stereotype when she went to work for Turner Broadcasting System a year after graduating from The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business with a degree in accounting. At that time, TBS constituted only... Read More
Ronesha T. Williams
Ronesha T. Williams of Marion died Nov. 7 at the age of 37. She was born April 18, 1985. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 18 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at Marion Baptist Academy in Marion,... Read More
Thelma Cole Watkins
Thelma Cole Watkins, 81 went to her eternal home on November 6, 2022. She was born in Sawyerville, AL on January 9, 1941 to Marie Crocker Cole and Talmage Cole. She was a packer at Plastics as well as a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jessie... Read More
Hospital Corner
The Power of Rural! Celebrate with us at Hale County Hospital as we recognize Thursday, November 17th as National Rural Health Day. We are committed to providing Top Care to residents of all ages across Hale County. As a predominantly rural community, we hear, see and empathize with the struggles that our residents face when... Read More
Antioch Baptist plans 125th anniversary celebration for Nov. 20
Please join us for the Antioch Baptist Church 125th Anniversary Celebration! It will be held November 20, 2022, at 10:30am; lunch will be provided following the service. Please invite your family members and descendants to join in celebrating with us! Antioch Baptist Church is located at 929 County Road 3 north of Greensboro. The Rev.... Read More
Southern finishes season in game two of state playoffs, sends four to AISA All-Star game on Dec. 2
Southern Academy Varsity football ended their football season with new head coach Chris Hilliker with a trip to the second round of playoffs. Their final season record was 5-6. Top players this season were Senior running back Wesley Hall lead the team in tackles with 87 for the year. Wesely also had 380 yards rushing... Read More
Greensboro’s Community Thanksgiving service set for November 20 at 6:00 p.m.
The Greensboro Ministerial Association is grateful to announce its annual community Thanksgiving service. The service will be held-Sunday, November 20 at Third Street Church of God, located at 1102 Third Street in Greensboro, where Bro. Kervin Jones is Pastor. The service will begin at 6:00 PM with choir practice preceding the service at 5:15 PM.... Read More
Magnolia Homemakers win accolades at annual state meeting
The Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met on November 15 at Hale County Extension building. President, Nancy Jennings, presided. Twenty-two people attended. Barbara Kelly and Mary Kate Bell served as hostesses. The program was provided by Olivia Fuller, Horticulture Agent for ten counties in Alabama. She shared information on “vegetable pollinators.” Magnolia Homemakers sold boxes... Read More
Magnolia Grove hosts Christmas open house and art market for Sunday, Dec. 11
Magnolia Grove hosts Christmas open house and art market for Sunday, Dec. 11 The Friends of Magnolia Grove invite all members of the community to join them for a Christmas Open House and Holiday Market on Sunday, December 11, from 11 am to 4 pm. This free event will feature beautiful live greenery and decorations... Read More