Scholarships Awarded by the PBCI
Brody Bridgmon, of Eldridge, and Nathan Swinney, of Hamilton, were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry Saturday, March 19 at a luncheon held in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. Pictured L-R are PBCI Tribal Council Member Keith Martin; Bridgmon,... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
By Abby Lecates, Johanna Mercurio, and Maggie Rosenthal With spring here and the cold weather gone, it is the perfect opportunity to get out and become more active. If you don’t know where to start, walking is great physical activity that doesn’t take much equipment or preparation. We have a few favorite spots around Greensboro... Read More
Anthony O’Neal Gray
Anthony, born to parents Helen Paige and Eddie Gray Jr. in Demopolis, Alabama on August 22, 2000, passed away on April 5, 2022. With a passion to serve the lord and his country, Anthony was a cherished member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church and a brave freedom fighter enlisted with the Army Reserve. His... Read More
Ida Mae Taylor
Ida, born to the late Frank and Mary Taylor on February 20, 1945 in Newbern, Alabama, passed away on March 18, 2022. Pursuing a career in Nursing, Ida spent her life helping others and will be missed. She is survived by her brothers, Albert Taylor of Greensboro, AL., and Joseph Taylor of Newbern, AL.; nieces,... Read More
George Washington Carver Cephus
George, affectionately known as “Billy”, was born to the late Craig and Angeline Cephus on January 28, 1944 in Hale County, Alabama, passed away on March 26, 2022. He served proudly in the military and returned home to work as a farmer until he retired. Taking joy in the simple things in life and valuing... Read More
John Ridley, Jr.
John, born to the late Clara Walthall Ridley and John Ridley, Sr. in Hale County, Alabama on March 12, 1941, passed away March 22, 2022. A man of many trades, John was a Mason and also pursued his passion in cars by fixing the machines brought to him by people far and wide. He also... Read More
Jonathan Jaheem Abner
Jonathan, born to the parents of Lomus and Annie Abner in Montgomery, Alabama on July 28, 1994 passed away on March 26, 2022. With a zest for learning and life, Jonathan thrived academically and professionally. He graduated Cum Laude from Tuskegee University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Taking that hard... Read More
Pi Kappa Phi inducts Karlie Ryan
Karlie Ryan of Moundville, Alabama, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all discipline collegiate honor society. Ryan was initiated at Samford University. Ryan is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville
Easter is this Sunday! As always, a lot of people always reminisce about “The Road To Calvary” that used to be presented by The MOUNDVILLE United Methodist Church. It was written by Pastor Robert Hagood in 1948 and presented for many years at MOUNDVILLE Archaeological Mounds at 4:30 AM on Easter morning. Such great memories... Read More
100 Years Ago
in the Greensboro Watchman April 15, 1922 Judge Edward deGraffenried of Tuscaloosa, died suddenly on April 5th at the residence of Mr. J. A. Blunt in Greensboro. His age was 61 years. Judge deGraffenried was in Greensboro attending the session of the circuit court where he had several cases to try. He was in the... Read More