Woods Promise awards local students for scholarships, essay contest
Woods Promise Inc. has announced the recipients of its $500 scholarship, affirming the organization’s commitment to supporting hardworking students in their educational journeys. JaMarion Tinker, India Ingram, Casey Black, Tedesia McGuffie, and Ja’ Mirea D. Player are the students awarded this year’s scholarships. Charles Woods, representative of Woods Promise Inc., stated, “This scholarship is a... Read More
Supreme Court decision could end up creating new majority-minority district, changing District 7 lines
A decision by the highest court in the land may soon have repercussions in the Black Belt after the United States Supreme Court upheld a decision that ruled Alabama’s congressional maps violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Two consolidated cases, arising from a new congressional district map drawn by the Alabama Legislature after... Read More
Herb Jones, NBA standout, returns to Greensboro for Community Day
Herb Jones, Hale County native, former University of Alabama basketball star and current New Orleans Pelicans player, came back to Greensboro to take part in the first-ever Community Day held on Friday, June 10. Jones, well-known for his humility and giving nature, seamlessly fit into the crowd of around 500 locals who flocked to the... Read More
Juneteenth celebrations planned this weekend for Greensboro, Uniontown
As Juneteenth approaches, communities in the Black Belt are gearing up for a weekend of celebration, reflection, and unity. Two major events have been announced for Greensboro and Uniontown, both promising a day full of activities, entertainment, and community spirit. In Greensboro, the Men of Valor organization is excited to host their third annual Juneteenth... Read More
Bicentennial Tour brought visitors from near and far
Greensboro saw an influx of visitors from across the state and even the country this past weekend, marking its bicentennial with a tour of historic sites. The event, held over the weekend of June 10th and 11th, celebrated the city’s incorporation in 1823. A testament to the community’s rich history and architectural diversity, the Bicentennial... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 15, 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
Legal Notices Week of Jun 15, 2023
Legal Notice S T Bunn Construction Co., Inc. hereby gives Notice of Completion of contract with the STPAA-HSIP-0014(553) Hale County. This notice will appear for four (4) consecutive weeks begin- ning on May 25, 2023 and end- ing on June 15, 2023. All claims shall be filed at 611 Helen Keller Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404... Read More
Hale Junior League will sponsor Distinguished Young Women scholarship competition
The Junior League of Hale County announced a new opportunity for students during the summer of 2024. Distinguished Young Women (formerly Junior Miss) of Hale County will be seeking Hale County young women who will be a part of the graduating class of 2025. Distinguished Young Women is a scholarship opportunity open to young women... Read More
Alabama’s 2023 Master Gardener program registration open now through June 30, classes start in August
Do you want to take your gardening knowledge to the next level? Do you love volunteering? Are you passionate about your community? There is no need to wait until next year to become an Alabama Cooperative Extension System Master Gardener (MG). You can register to take part in the MG fall course starting June 1.... Read More
NOAA expects 12-17 named storms for hurricane season
As Earth’s oceans warm and the calendar flips to June, so ensues the Atlantic hurricane season. These massive storms range from slow soakers to high-speed wind events capable of carrying waves of water and destruction. The best defense against these beasts of nature is preparation and response planning. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System urges everyone... Read More