Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
This Saturday, July 22nd is World Brain Day, an international celebration, bringing awareness to the importance of brain health and of different neurological conditions. Here at Hale County Hospital, it is our mission to promote healing and a greater quality of life for the residents of our community. One of the most important ways to... Read More
Tony Canter
Mr. Cletus Anthony Canter “Tony”, age 70 of Northport passed away July 15, 2023. Mr. Canter was born February 13, 1953 in Kentucky to the late Cletus and Ruby Lee Canter. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Canter; daughters, Christy Holcombe (Michiel), Melissa Averette (Thomas), Carrie Lee Canter; son, Cason Jordan; sisters, Deborah Rudhart... Read More
Kenneth Browning McMillan
Kenneth Browning McMillan, age 76, of Tuscaloosa, passed away at home on July 12,2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on November 3, 1946, near Greensboro, Alabama. A visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel South. A second visitation was held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July... Read More
Jimmy Lewis
Jimmy Lewis, born on January 24, 1947, passed away on July 5, 2023, at the age of 76. A viewing took place on Friday, July 14, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located on 302 Pickens St in Marion. The Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, July 15,... Read More
Robert Randal Malone
Robert Randal Malone, 73 of Faunsdale, went to his eternal home on July 10, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Mobile, AL to John Malone and Helen Parker Malone. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers: Mac Malone, Gene Malone, and David Malone. He is survived by his... Read More
Anne Jones Fleming
Anne Jones Fleming, 89 of Demopolis, AL went to her eternal home on July 15. She was born on June 29, 1934 in Forest, Miss. to Loyd Jones and Claude Franklin Jones. She was a teacher and was the coowner of Fleming Photography. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, James... Read More
Career training set for September in Moundville, register for program now
Shelton State Community College and Westervelt Lumber partnered in May to provide free Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) training. As a result of ACE training, four Shelton State students were offered employment, marking a successful conclusion to the program’s first training session. ACE is a FREE training course designed by the Alabama Community College System to... Read More
2023 Vacation Bible School
In a recent collaborative effort, the Hale County Extension Office partnered with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for its 2023 Vacation Bible School (VBS). Jovita Lewis, the County Extension Coordinator, presented a program entitled “Leading Out Loud with Health and Wellness.” After the adult VBS lesson, participants were able to partake in a range of engaging... Read More
Greensboro Presbyterian Church will celebrate 200th anniversary July 30
Greensboro Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 200th anniversary on Sunday, July 30. The celebration will begin with coffee hour at 10 a.m., and the Rev. Dean Rydbeck will minister to the congregation in the 11 a.m. worship service. Parishoners will then gather in the fellowship hall for dinner after worship. Members welcome the community to... Read More
Herb Jones visits Uniontown youth basketball practice
On Tuesday, July 11, Herb Jones, professional basketball player, spoke to participants and team members of the Uniontown Parks and Recreation’s Basketball League, weekly practice session. Jones was accompanied for the visit by his mother, Verlander Jones. Herb Jones is a player for the New Orleans Pelicans, a team in the National Basketball Association. This... Read More