Winners of the Hale County Education Retirees Adult Coloring Contest
Winners of the Hale County Education Retirees Adult Coloring Contest were, from left, Mary K. Bell, third place winner, and Barbara Kelly, second place winner. Not pictured is Diane Agnew, first place winner. Pictures were judged on creativity, coloring skills, attention-to-detail, and overall appeal. A special thanks to Cheryle Williams, Instructional Improvement Specialist, Hale County... Read More
Students can learn more about dual enrollment at Shelton June 24
Shelton State Community College will host a Dual Enrollment Workshop for current high school teachers currently teaching or interested in teaching dual enrollment courses at their respective high schools. The workshop will be held on the College’s Martin Campus on Friday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. High school counselors are encouraged to... Read More
St. Paul District plans golf fundraiser for June 4
The St. Paul District will be hosting its third golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 at the Demopolis Ravine Golf Course. The tournament will be a twoman scramble. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with a tee-off time to follow at 8:30 p.m. “Thank you in advance for your time and support,” said organizers of... Read More
Vacation Bible School starts June 5 at Greensboro Baptist
Spark Studios Vacation Bible School to be held at Greensboro Baptist Church June 5th through June 9th, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Classes will be for 4 year olds through 6th grade as well as an adult class. Supper will be provided. Thursday night will be Family Night. On Family Night, The children will be... Read More
Donate to medical expense fund for Caleb Mitchell
On Nov. 7, 2021, Caleb Mitchell was involved in a near-fatal car accident. He has had numerous surgeries and has been unable to work. In February, he lost his health insurance and savings have run out. There has been an account set up at the Bank of Moundville to help with his expenses. Donations may... Read More
Men of Valor group plans Juneteenth celebration
The Men of Valor of Greensboro will hold their second annual Juneteenth celebration here on Saturday, June 18 in downtown Greensboro. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m., with entertainment immediately following. For more information, contact Toyvian Brand (205-579-4627), Darryle Evans (334-507-1819), Elijah Smith (334-507-4469) or Michael Hamilton (334-507-0624)
Alfred “Yiyi” Warner celebrated Memorial Day
Alfred “Yiyi” Warner celebrated Memorial Day with his fellow veterans at Floyd E. Tut Fann State Veterans Home on Monday, May 30. The celebration began with a welcome by Tut Fann’s Director followed by a tribute/honor for our fallen soldiers. There were over 60 veterans and their families in attendance. The Guest Speaker was Lieutenant... Read More
STEM camp for Black Belt students will return this summer to Tuscaloosa
Blackbelt Scholars STrEa M Summer Camp for west Alabama students will return this summer. In addition to Science, Technology, Reading/ Language Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship/Financial Literacy, and Math, organizers have added an ACT consultant to the team as well as Dual Enrollment as a focal point for high school scholars. The camp will be held at... Read More
27th annual Marion Rodeo happening Fri. & Sat. night
The 27th annual Marion Rodeo will be this weekend, Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, at the Ralph Eagle Memorial Arena on Highway 14 east of Marion. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. each night. Admission will be $15 per person at the gate, with free admission for children ages five and under. The... Read More
Summer P-EBT benefits coming for qualifying families
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received federal approval to distribute Summer Pandemic EBT (PEBT) benefits to an estimated 485,000 children who participate in the National School Lunch Program. The benefits will help feed children enrolled in the program, which provides free and reduced-price meals at school. Eligible families will receive $391 for... Read More