Philondria E. Smith
Philondria Earline Smith, known affectionately as “Cookie”, was born on May 16, 1984 in Demopolis, AL, to Eddie Pearl Jackson and Phillip E. Smith. Cookie confessed her faith in Christ at a young age and was baptized on August 17, 1992. Initially, she joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. JT... Read More
Annie M. Coleman
Minister Annie M. Coleman, born on September 12, 1946 to the parents of Cee Bell and Walter Coleman in Rehoboth, Alabama, passed away on May 31, 2023. Minister Coleman accepted Christ at an early age and joined a church in Alabama. She completed her high school education in Boykins, Alabama, and later moved to New... Read More
Oda B. Chambers
Sister Oda B. “Peggy” Chambers, born on August 9, 1932 in Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on June 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. After marrying Columbus Chambers, Oda relocated to Gary, Indiana where the couple were blessed with three children: Gloria Rena, Anita Marie Dean (Larry), and Larry Gene (Naomi). Oda served... Read More
Moundville’s Jackson Ballard graduates from MSU
Jackson Ballard, of Moundville, AL, is among more than 4,100 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2023. Ballard received the Bachelor of Science from MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering. Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a... Read More
Gordo man charged with firstdegre rape in Hale
A Gordo man, identified as Freeman Douglas Harcrow, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape on June 15, 2023, in Hale County, Alabama, according to court records. Douglas, 57, was reportedly apprehended by Moundville Police Chief Toby Banks. The charge, a class A felony, was filed on the same day as the arrest. The case... Read More
St. Matthew A.M.E. Health Ministry celebrates seventh anniversary with program on June 25
Saint Matthew A.M.E. Church, located at 1006 Morse Street in Greensboro, cordially invites the public to their Seventh Annual Health Ministry Anniversary. The celebration is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 25, starting at 11:00 a.m. Reflecting the church’s ongoing commitment to serving the community, the event will feature a sermon delivered by Pastor... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jun 22, 2023
Legal Notice SECTION 00 1113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed Proposals will be received by Breakthrough Charter School, at Breakthrough Charter School, 1820 Prier Drive, Marion, Alabama 36756, until 2:30 PM CDT; July 11th, 2023 for the Breakthrough Charter School – Gym HVAC. Bids will be received at which time they will be publicly opened and... Read More
Successful summer learning program at Greensboro Elementary is well underway
Summer learning at Greensboro Elementary School has been well underway, with many students continuing their education during their summer vacations. Volunteers from Sawyerville Day Camp, along with educators from Greensboro, have been participating in this summer programming to encourage students along their learning journey. With an intensive focus on STEM subjects, various activities presented offer... Read More
ALDOT seeks public input on ‘24-’27 STIP program by June 27 deadline
The Alabama Department of Transportation invites the public to give input on its fiscal year 2024 – 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for highway and transit projects. The comment period will end on or around June 27, 2023. ALDOT will host an open-house public meeting on June 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.... Read More
Library will host children’s author for book-signing event this Saturday
The Hale County Library will be hosting a book signing event for author TK Cassidy on Saturday, June 24, from 10 AM to 12 noon. Cassidy is the author behind the Whoodah Girls series, Raven’s Tale, Almost Brilliant, and more published works. Cassidy will be reading excerpts from her various publications and sharing her inspirations... Read More