Roosevelt Brock
Deacon Roosevelt Brock, Sr. was born on May 1, 1937, in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, to the late Mr. Harvey Brock and Mrs. Rosa Long Brock. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jackie Brock, Quaker (Mary) Brock, Matthew Brock, and Harvey Brock. He met the love of his life, Ruby L. Washington, and... Read More
Lena Davis
Lena Louise Davis was born on February 22, 1961, to the late Georgia Flood and the late Johnny Scott. She died July 18 at the age of 63. She accepted Christ and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member of the Choir and a sponsor of the Praise Dance Team. Lena... Read More
Revival services start Aug. 4 at Antioch
Please join church members for revival services at Antioch Baptist Church, located on Co. Rd. 3 north of Greensboro. Revival starts on Sunday August 4 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided following the service in the fellowship hall. Nightly Revival services will be August 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00PM. Church members are pleased... Read More
Pleasant Grove will have clothing giveaway Aug. 3
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 4209 Highway 14 in Greensboro, Alabama, will be hosting a clothing giveaway on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9:00 AM to noon. The event is open to the public and aims to provide clothing to those in need within the community. Reverend Calvin Johnson, the pastor of Pleasant... Read More
Uniontown man dies in Hale County wreck
Keyshawn L. Patterson, a 20-year-old resident of Uniontown, was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:56 a.m. on Friday, July 26. Patterson was driving a 2008 Honda Accord LX when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a wood fence multiple times. Patterson was not using a seat belt at the... Read More
Sawyerville man arrested on charges of attempted murder, domestic violence following machete attack
Stacy Derral Long, a resident of Sawyerville, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and first-degree domestic violence following a violent incident that occurred on July 13. Long, 44, was taken into custody on July 28, and is currently being held in the Hale County Jail without bond. According to court documents, Long is... Read More
Fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be held this weekend
The 4th Annual Black Belt Birding Festival will kick off on Friday, August 2, with an array of events throughout Greensboro. During the day, from 9 AM to 2 PM, patrons may visit the Abadir’s Corner Shop for a limited supply of ‘grab-n-go’ eats, baked goods, as well as tea or cold brew coffee. Pita... Read More
Judge rules on Newbern lawsuit settlement, naming Braxton town’s first Black mayor
U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose has approved the settlement agreement in the legal dispute involving Patrick Braxton, Newbern’s first Black mayor, and town officials accused of obstructing him from assuming office. The approval, granted on July 23, brings a resolution to the contentious lawsuit. The lawsuit, initiated by Braxton and his appointed city council, including... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 1, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 1, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMACase No. 23-071IN RE:Estate of James Edward Davis, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Ida Davis, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James Edward Davis, on Nov. 14, 2023 by the Probate Court of Hale... Read More