Continued rental assistance still available to storm victims, contact FEMA
Survivors of the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes who live in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Morgan, Mobile, Sumter and Tallapoosa counties and received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance. To be eligible to apply, survivors must meet the following conditions: They were awarded initial... Read More
Library will host lecture on Amelia G. Gorgas March 21
As a part of Hale County Library’s continuing Bicentennial Lecture Series, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Greensboro, Kitty Johnson will give a program on Amelia Gayle Gorgas Tuesday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the library. Gorgas, a Greensboro native, made lasting contributions to the University of Alabama, libraries, and the advancement... Read More
Read Across America Day
Coaches and players from the Greensboro High School Raiders made a special visit to Greensboro Elementary School on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Read Across America Day, visiting classrooms and reading selected books to elementary students.
Literacy at the Newbern Library
Kids from throught the area celebrated literacy at the Newbern Library on Thursday, March 2, which is the birthday of beloved children’s author Theodore ‘Dr. Seuss’ Geisel. Seuss’ birthday is observed across the country as an occasion to promote the enjoyment of reading in the next generation.
Luna Woodworks’ McGill talks to Veritas about her craft
The Veritas Club held its meeting on February 21 at the annex of Peoples Bank, with Sue Day, club president, presiding. The program was presented by Mary Catherine McGill, who gave an informative and fascinating presentation on Luna Woodworks. Mary Catherine and her husband, Ben, operate Luna Woodworks from their home workshop using sophisticated equipment... Read More
Council names convention delegates, funds park work, and hears concerns on Main Street drainage
At their Tuesday night, Feb. 28 meeting, Greensboro’s City Council selected delegates for the upcoming convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities in Birmingham May 10-13. Cities send a voting delegate and two alternates to each convention. By unanimous voice vote, the council confirmed the following delegates to this year’s convention: Councilmember Curtis, voting delegate;... Read More
Donald Ray Beckham
Donald Ray Beckham, age 69 of Moundville, AL. passed away February 23, 2023 at DCH Medical Center. He was born Jan. 25, 1954. Graveside services were held on Monday, February 27,2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 2:00 p.m. He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar C. Beckham. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn... Read More
SBI arrests suspect for attempted murder of Selma police officer in Jan.
At the request of Interim Selma Police Chief Tommie Reese, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) initiated an investigation into the attempted murder of a Selma Police Officer on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Selma Police Officer was sitting in his patrol vehicle at the intersection of Marie... Read More
Crash in Greene Countyon Friday kills two, including Newbern resident
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, has claimed two lives. Frances McCreary, 58, of Huntsville and her passenger, Joetta Lewis, 63, of Newbern, were both fatally injured when the 2016 Hyundai Accent that Mc- Creary was driving collided head-on with the 2002 Chevrolet S10 driven by Jeffrey T. McDonald,... Read More
Classified Ad Rates for March 02, 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