Students can register now for Shelton robotics competition
Registration is now open debt relief for Shelton State Community College’s annual robotic competition, Shelton’s BEST. Kick-off Day for Shelton’s BEST will be September 1, 2022, and the 2022 Shelton’s BEST Robotics Competition will follow on Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29. All Shelton’s BEST events will be held on the College’s Martin Campus.... Read More
James Alvin Breland
James Alvin Breland, 69, of Marion, went to his eternal home on August 20. He was born on September 18, 1952 in Marion, AL to Clifford and Evelyn Stewart Breland. He was a veteran and an Alabama State Trooper. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Faye McCarver, his brother, Randy Breland... Read More
ADPH: follow safe sleep guidelines, prevent infant deaths
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided additional details regarding safe sleep in its recently published policy statement, “Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment.”The ABCs of safe sleep still apply: Alone: nothing but baby—babies should not sleep on the same surface with anyone else and there... Read More
Kyser named Ala. Catfish Farmer of the Year for 2022
The Catfish Institute has named Ashley Kyser Alabama’s Catifsh Farmer of the Year. Kyser, 41, is a multi-generational catfish farmer from Greensboro, AL. He and his wife of 16 years, Scarlett, have three children – Mary Elizabeth (13), Taylor (12) and Martha (9). Ashley works the family farm with his parents, Bill and Beverly, as... Read More
Council hears plan for special needs senior residence here
Greensboro may soon have an option for adults with special needs to live more independently, said Toni Love on Tuesday night, Aug. 9. Love was speaking to Greensboro’s City Council about her plans to establish a nonprofit home for senior women with special needs in the city. “People with special needs are dear to my... Read More
Curtis Hollins Hamilton
Curtis Hollins Hamilton, Sr., 83 of Eutaw, AL went to his eternal home on August 12, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1939 in Greene County, AL to Elder Thomas Hamilton and Sue Steele Spencer Hamilton. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife,... Read More
New online tool aims to connect West Alabama residents with nearby health care options
West Alabama Regional Commission and Area Agency on Aging have re- leased a new online tool to improve access to health- care. The BE WELL West Alabama Healthcare Loca- tor was developed as a GIS- based interactive map to highlight healthcare serv- ices available throughout the seven-county region. BE WELL was created as a result... Read More
Hospital Corner
When is it appropriate and necessary for you to be taking antibiotics? When your physician prescribes you an antibiotic treatment, it is critical that you complete the treatment fully and you do not save them for another time or share them with anyone. Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections that are caused by... Read More
Alex Warner of Tuscaloosa
Alex Warner of Tuscaloosa, who recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wallace Community College Selma, will play with the San Diego Padres. He is the son of Kelley (Bradshaw) and Aaron Warner of Tuscaloosa and grandson of Bonnie and John Bradshaw of Moundville, Mary Warner of Gulf Shores, and the late Bob Warner.
Rosa Benson
Rosa Benson, known as “Barose,” died August 10 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa at the age of 77. She was born January 16, 1945 in Hale County to the late Clara and Joe Fields. She confessed Christ at an early age and later joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Akron. Survivors include three... Read More