Dorothea Hoskins Davis
Dorothea H. Davis, aged 51, passed away on November 4, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. She is survived by her mother, Shirley C. Hoskins; her daughter, Jalisa Hoskins; her son, Jedarrius Hoskins; stepsons Frank Powell, Sean Smith, and Donte Davis; sisters Cynthia G. Walker, Cassandra M. Palmer, and Equillia V. Hoskins;... Read More
HCCA to hold special Christmas carol program Dec. 18
The Hale County College & Career Academy Theatre Department is set to host “A Night of Christmas Carols” on Monday, December 18th at 6:00 PM. For the price of admission, attendees are asked to bring one new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, with a value of $15.00 or more. These toys will be... Read More
Alphabet Parade on Thursday, 16
Greensboro Elementary’s Kindergarten class held a class-wide Alphabet Parade on Thursday, 16. Each student created a poster with an assigned letter featured and various pictures of objects and animals that began with or were similar in shape to that letter. Classes lined up along the hallways, as class-by-class, students walked along with their posters displaying... Read More
Rainfall prompts Forestry Commission to relax burn restrictions in region
With rainfall amounts varying across the state this week, the Alabama Forestry Commission is lifting the No Burn order in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. Effective at 5:00 p.m. on November 17, these counties will drop back to a Fire Alert. In those counties, burn permits will be issued to certified... Read More
Hale livestock farmers can apply for compensation due to drought losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director CED Yakira Spears in Hale County today announced that FSA is now accepting applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses due to drought. The deadline to apply for 2023 LFP assistance is Jan. 30, 2024. LFP provides compensation to... Read More
Seniors can sign up for Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program by Nov. 27 deadline
The deadline to use 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefits has been extended to November 27. Recipients are encouraged to visit participating locations to use existing program benefits before they expire. Benefits can be redeemed at statesanctioned farmers markets, farm stands, and U-Pick operations for fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, honey, and cut herbs.... Read More
Uniontown man dies in wreck near Faunsdale
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, has claimed the life of a Uniontown man. Dewayne L. Harris, 43, was critically injured when the 2008 Dodge Ram that he was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned. Harris was transported to Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, where he... Read More
Celebrate Greensboro’s small business community on Pink Friday, Nov. 17
On November 17, the Greensboro Area Business & Tourism Association heralds Pink Friday, an event encouraging shoppers to visit Main Street businesses for a chance to win $300 in gift cards. Participating stores, including AHB Accessories, Annie’s Antiques, DottieOllie, Forever Lou’s, G’s Floral & Gift Shop, and The Partridge Berry, will extend hours and offer... Read More
Hale schools will close Nov. 20-24 for Thanksgiving
Hale County Schools will be closed for the week of Monday, November 20, through Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holidays. School will resume on its normal schedule beginning Monday, November 27.
Greensboro downtown Christmas celebration, parade, more Dec. 8-9
The Greensboro Christmas Parade Committee is thrilled to announce the 2023 Annual Greensboro Christmas Celebration, themed “A Hometown Christmas.” This festive event will commence on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 6 p.m., featuring a variety of holiday activities to kick off the season. The celebration will begin with a Christmas Choir Concert, followed by performances... Read More