Members of the Alabama Cattle Women’s Association
Members of the Alabama CattleWomen’s Association visited Hale County for their summer meeting on Saturday, June 17. The group spent a day at the Marsh Catfish and Cattle farms, touring the land and learning about the farm’s operations in both agricultural endeavors. The Association also revealed a sponsorship earned from the Alabama Agricultural Credit at... Read More
Extension office announces ‘H.A.L.E.-O.’ summer experiential learning program
The Hale County Extension Office unveiled their plans for their youth summer learning experiences, called H.A.L.E.-O Summer. H.A.L.E.-O stands for “Hale’s Amazing Learning Experiences.” Beginning with H.A.L.E.-O Creativity, children will have the opportunity to create a pillow, increase hand-eye coordination, increase mindfulness, and reduce stress. H.A.L.E.-O Pineapple will allow youth to try fresh pineapple and... Read More
Gvillo selected for ALFA Young Leaders program
The sixth class of the Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program was recently announced after a rigorous application and interview process. Eighteen participants will join the ranks of Alabama Farmers Federation county presidents, board members, legislators and other leaders at the local, state and national level whose involvement and personal development grew through the... Read More
Abadir’s receives small business grant from American Express
Abadir’s of Greensboro was the recent recipient of a grant from the Backing Small Businesses program presented by American Express and in partnership with National Main Street. The grants provide financial support to small businesses, to address critical needs and make a positive impact in local communities. Sarah Cole of Abadir’s is just one of... Read More
Rodney Pelt was a guest speaker
Rodney Pelt was a guest speaker at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church’s Youth Day event on Sunday, June 25. Youth members and adult attendees both enjoyed a sermon on faith by the visiting speaker, reading from the Book of Proverbs. Pelt wrote on his social media, “Your support and encouragement meant the world to me,... Read More
Head, Greensboro artist, hosting natural dye workshop in Northport on July 1
Greensboro-based textile artist Aaron Head will be hosting a natural dyes workshop at Kentuck’s Georgine Clark Building in Northport on Saturday, July 1 from 9:30 AM to 12 noon. Tuition is $65 and participants are encouraged to bring their own prewashed, natural textiles for dyeing. Utilizing cosmos, marigolds, and other flowers and plants from his... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 29, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Marion man charged with two counts of attempted murder in Uniontown
Officers also charged Ballard, 45, with possession of a pistol reportedly stolen from Northport Police Department A Marion man was arrested on June 21, and is now facing attempted murder charges in Perry County District Court, according to court documents. Stephen Chad Ballard, 45, was in custody at the Perry County Jail as of press... Read More
Black Belt Small Farmers Ruminant Improvement Association
Officers of the Black Belt Small Farmers Ruminant Improvement Association accept a check from Rural South Institute to conduct outreach education. Front row, from left, Dorothy Harris (Vice President), Eddie Smith (President) and James Clark (Secretary). Back row, from left, Tommie Teacher (Retired Urban Extension Agent and Advisor) and Pearlie Shepherd (Treasurer). The association, a... Read More
Revival will be July 16-21 at St. Matthew
St. Matthew A.M.E. Church has scheduled a sixday revival event from July 16th to July 21st, 2023. Each night, starting at 7 pm, the church will host different speakers and choirs to uplift and inspire the congregation. The revival will kick off on Sunday, July 16th with a sermon delivered by Minister Geneva Pasture. Sis.... Read More