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
Classifieds Week of June 08, 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 8, 2023
Legal Notice Civil Action No.: 36-CV-2023-900009.00 In The Circuit Court of HaleCounty, Alabama PUBLICATION NOTICE Carlton Farm, Inc.PlaintiffVs. In Personam: Samuel Carlton, George Peter-son, Delores Peterson, RoseCarlton, Fred D. Carlton, Jr.,Ida Grace C. Moore, FannieRuth C. Haley, Lorenza C.Shankle, Patricia L. Blackburn,Lillian Blackburn, JacquelineA. Blackburn, Linda Black-burn Hamilton, Otis MelvinBlackburn, Jr., their heirs and assigns,... Read More
James Curtis Banks
James Curtis Banks was born on June 14, 1955 in Havana, Alabama. He was the third of four children born to the late Lee and Edrene Covington Banks. James peacefully passed away surrounded by family and doctors on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was brought up in a devoted Christian home, with an emphasis on... Read More
Frank Harris, Jr.
Deacon Frank Harris, Jr., also known as “Nick,” was born on February 12, 1946, to Frank Harris, Sr. and Martha Grayer Harris. At ten years old, he accepted Christ at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, led by Pastor W.M. King. He received his education in the Demopolis School System and graduated from US Jones... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 01, 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
To kick off annual summer reading program, Newbern library hosts special event Saturday, June 11
In partnership with the Newbern Library’s Summer Reading and Arts Enrichment Program, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Auburn will bring a new educational enrichment program called “Museum in Motion” to the Library. The first engagement will be this Saturday, June 10 as part of the reading program’s kickoff festival. Taking inspiration from the children’s... Read More
Greensboro will host Alabama Audubon’s third annual Black Belt Birding Festival on Aug. 4 & 5
Alabama Audubon is pleased to announce the third annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, Alabama on August 4 & 5, 2023. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival is a popular offering from the conservation nonprofit’s Black Belt Birding Initiative, a program committed to bringing the economic benefits... Read More