Legal Notices Week of Jul 13, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that J.T. Harrison Construction Co., Inc. , Contractor has completed the Contract for Construction of: AL Fish Farming Center DCM Project # 2021424 Auburn University Greensboro, AL For Auburn University c/o Facilities Management, Owner, and have... Read More
ALEA refutes story of viral ‘boat-jumping challenge’ TikTok deaths, but warns not to jump off of boats
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has refuted claims made by a viral news story that linked a dangerous TikTok trend to multiple fatalities in the state. The trend, known as the “boat-jumping challenge,” involves individuals jumping off moving boats and, the viral story claims, has resulted in four deaths in Alabama. The news report,... Read More
St. Paul District Women’s Convention will be Aug. 2
The St Paul District Association Women’s Convention will be held on August 2, 2023 at the District Building beginning at 9am. We’re asking all churches to participate with their Mission, Matrons, Red Circles, Sunbeams and Crusaders Auxiliaries. We’re anticipating a Blessed time with our fellowship and your presence. Thanks for being good stewards in supporting... Read More
Newbern Library invites children’s authors for free event on Saturday, June 15
Newbern Public Library will host a book event for local children’s authors and book writers. The Newbern Library is partnering with 1 Vision Empowerment Publishing (Pam Delaine). The event will be held on July 15, 2023, 10am – 1pm. Local children’s authors and children book authors are invited to participate. This a NO COST vendor... Read More
Archie Leonard Sims
Archie Leonard Sims of Faunsdale, Alabama, died peacefully on July 5 2023. He was born November 12, 1943 in Greensboro, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shepard Bradford Sims and his parents, Chester Napier Sims and Sudie Beatrice (Clements) Sims. Survivors include his sons, Robert Bradford Sims (Martin), Philip... Read More
Tom Walthall
Thomas Arthur “Tom” Walthall IV of Wetumpka died Monday, July 3 at the age of 85. He was born January 30, 1938 and grew up in the small town of Newbern, AL, graduating from Greensboro High School in 1956. He graduated from Auburn University in 1960, where he was a member of the Phi Delta... Read More
Joint show by local artist, singer-songwriter planned for Opera House July 23
Singer-songwriter Tim Higgins and textile artist Aaron Sanders Head will hold a joint show at the Greensboro Opera House at 3:00 on Sunday, July 23. As with the previous events in this series, admission will be free and a reception will follow. Tim Higgins was raised in both Michigan and coastal Alabama, and Aaron Sanders... Read More
Council approves alcohol license transfer for new Chevron owners, closes street for Birding Festival
Greensboro City Council met Tuesday night, July 11 for its first regular meeting of the month. The meeting had a short agenda, with no old business to come before the council and little to report from the city’s department heads. The council reviewed an ABC license application from Diamond Jack 2023, Inc., an entity which... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 13, 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
Southern Academy Cheerleaders shine at UCA Camp, bring home multiple honors
The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading squads of Southern Academy have earned honors and accolades at the University Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp held at Troy University from June 19-22. Coached by Sarah Beth Drury, the Varsity cheerleaders achieved the title of AISA State Champion Small Squad Runner-Up. Additionally, they placed third in Camp Routine, second... Read More