Susie Ann Thomas
Susie Ann Thomas, 70, of Greensboro, passed away on February 10, 2022. Born November 25, 1951 in Greensboro, she is the daughter of the late John Henry and Rosie Lee Thomas. Baptized at an early age, Susie joined St. Thomas Church in Greensboro. A graduate of the Hale County Training School, Class of 1969, Susie... Read More
Lula Mae Barker
Lula Mae Barker, 85, passed away on February 13, 2022. Daughter of Dave Barker, Sr., and Annie Brown, Lula was born on April 25, 1936. Baptized at an early age, Lula served in the Kingdom Hall loyally. Preceding Lula in death were: her parents; son, Donald D. Barker; brothers, Dave Barker, Arthur Scott, and O.C.... Read More
GMS announces Track and Field schedule
Greensboro Middle School released their Track and Field team’s schedule for the upcoming season. The team will kick off the season with a meet on Wednesday, March 8. The Northridge/Black & Blue Middle School and Junior Varsity meet will take place at Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa at 4 p.m. On March 14, GMS will... Read More
SA’s Stewart signs with UWA for softball
Southern Academy Senior and softball player, Leah Beth Stewart recently signed with the University of West Alabama. Stewart is set to start playing for the UWA Tigers Softball team, starting later in the fall when she begins her freshman year. A signing event took place at Southern Academy’s gymnasium, with family, friends, and coaches in... Read More
Animal Shelter has new hours starting March 10
The Hale County Animal Shelter announced this week that, beginning March 10, the shelter will have new business hours. Going forward, the Shelter’s new hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Hale Co. EMS takes delivery of new ambulance
Southern Emergency Consultants recently announced the delivery of one of two new ambulances to the Hale County EMS. The Wheeled Coach Type III vehicle, is one of two new ambulances that is slated to be delivered this spring to the Hale County EMS. With the arrival of the final vehicle, Hale County EMS be fully... Read More
Seale is finalist among oustanding reading teachers
Hale County educator Nicholas Seale has been nominated for the 2021 Elevate an Educator campaign for FREADOM Literacy for All. Educators are nominated across the country to the for-profit organization’s campaign for their notable contributions to literacy among their students and the community at large. Elevated by Melanie Maddox, Seale began his education career as... Read More
Oakwood Cemetery Association will meet March 15
Oakwood Cemetery Association yearly meeting will be on Tuesday, March 15th at 6 pm at Citizens Bank conference room. The meeting is open to anyone who is a member of the Oakwood Cemetery Association. The Association asks that all fall/winter/Christmas flowers be removed by the end of March. Any fall/winter/Christmas arrangements left on graves will... Read More
GPD reports domestic violence, failure to appear in late Feb. early March report, scam calls still a problem
2-19-22 Qiyone Billingsley, 31, was arrested for public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear on third-degree domestic violence, and failure to appear on criminal trespassing. 2-11-22 Adam Wade Johnson, 45, was arrested for failure to appear on no insurance. 2-20-22 Ja’Vielle Monique McGuffie, 21, was arrested Feb. 20 for third-degree assault and disorderly... Read More
Williams is new counselor for Greensboro schools
Hale Co. Board of Education recently hired a new social worker for Greensboro Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Aryan Williams, hired through One Place in Tuscaloosa, will meet the academic and emotional needs of Greensboro students, providing resources to meet a variety of issues. Williams says she is optimistic for her future with the Greensboro... Read More