Larry Glenn Roy
Larry Glenn Roy, Sr., of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on July 20, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama at 83. He was born May 27, 1939. Services were held Tuesday, July 26, at Bone Camp Methodist Church. Burial followed in Bone Camp Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. He was preceded in death by his... Read More
Vacation Bible School starts August 4 at G’boro Bible Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School is scheduled to begin next week at Greensboro Bible Methodist Church (located at 2006 South St. in Greensboro). The program starts on Thursday, August 4th and continues through Sunday, August 7th. The fun will begin each evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. This year’s theme... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
Interview with Dr. Price Q: Hello Dr. Price! Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are from and where you work at HCH? A: My name is Dr. Price I am originally from Arley, Alabama. I work in the Greensboro Clinic and in the Inpatient and Emergency Department at Hale County Hospital. I see... Read More
Hixie Pickens
Hixie Pickens died July 12 in Atlanta at the age of 92. She was born July 31, 1929 in Sawyerville to the late Willie Parker and Hixie Bell Smooth Parker. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Jackson Chapel CME Church, where she served faithfully until her health failed. Visitation was... Read More
David Wagner, Sr.
David “Chief” Wagner, Sr. died July 16 at the age of 61. He was born Sept. 22, 1960 in Marion to the late Rebecca Wagner. He exemplified a connection to the church at an early age, and gave his life to Christ at Rising Star Baptist Church. He was an alumnus of Greensboro High School,... Read More
Shirley Beard Cook
Shirley Diane Beard Cook, age 72 of Moundville, passed away July 19, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1950. Services were held Tuesday, July 26, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing. She is preceded in death by her parents; Hershel Beard... Read More
ServSafe classes planned for August in Marion
The Alabama Cooperative Extension Systems will sponsored Perry County ServSafe Manager Certification training, August 30 & 31 at the Perry County Health Department, 1748 S Washington Street in Marion AL from 10 am – 4:30 pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day. The cost is $140 per person which includes instruction, certification exam... Read More
Lyniya Washington won 1st place in the poster contest “Healthy Soil Healthy Life”
Lyniya Washington won 1st place in the poster contest “Healthy Soil Healthy Life” that was sponsored by the Area III Alabama Association of Conservation Districts for age groups 4th through 6th grade. Area III consists of 11 counties. Lyniya is an upcoming 7th grader at Greensboro Middle School and is the daughter of Denise Polk.
Ivey says unemployment statewide is at record low
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 2.6%, down from May’s rate of 2.7%, and below June 2021’s rate of 3.5%. This rate marks a new series low for the third consecutive month. June’s rate represents 60,338 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to 61,585 in May... Read More
Alabama takes delivery of monkeypox vaccine
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) received the initial allocation of more than 200 doses of vaccine for monkeypox virus infection on July 21, with additional doses expected to be delivered soon. To help prevent illness from the virus, ADPH will offer vaccine and monitor for early signs of illness in eligible persons. Due... Read More