Garden season is not over: what to do in late July
Where did 2024 go? While half of the year may be gone, that doesn’t mean your gardening season is over. There are still many things to do in July to help you finish the year out strong. Summer Garden Strongholds Bethany O’Rear, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent,... Read More
Watchman, Herald bring home awards in first amendment, public service, business
The Greensboro Watchman, Inc. is proud to announce that its two newspapers, The Greensboro Watchman and the Perry County Herald (now the Times-Standard-Herald), received several awards at the annual Alabama Media Awards on June 29 in Orange Beach. “Unlike last year, sadly, this year we did not bring home any first place awards,” said publisher... Read More
Michael George Flohr
Michael George Flohr, 75 of Greensboro, passed away July 18, 2024 at home. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. He was born Feb. 9, 1949. He is survived by his daughter; Kristina Marie Ridley of Moundville, Alabama and his sister; Donna Flohr Trapp of Au Gres, Michigan. He was... Read More
Billy Joe Evans
The funeral service for Billy Joe (Bud) Evans was held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater New Destiny Baptist Church in Greensboro, Alabama. Pastor Anthony Moore, the church pastor, and Pastor George Thomas of New Generation Church of Crestview, Florida officiated. Billy Joe (Bud) Evans was born to Henry Evans Sr.... Read More
Daniel Williams, Jr.
The funeral service for Deacon Daniel Williams, Jr. was held at Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church. The Reverend Carlier Agnew, the pastor, officiated on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Daniel Williams, Jr. was born on August 20, 1949, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Daniel Williams, Sr. and Annie Bell Smith Williams. He graduated from Hale County... Read More
Gregory Cannon
The funeral service for Gregory Cannon was held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, located at 13584 AL Highway 25, Greensboro, Alabama 36744. Gregory Cannon, 52, achieved eternal victory on the morning of July 3, 2024. Gregory was born on May 14, 1972, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Ned and Mary Cannon.... Read More
Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Al surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Gina was born September 01,1961 to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham and lived... Read More
Mary Jeanette Warren
The funeral service for Mary Jeannette Warren, affectionately known as “Nett,” was held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Williams Chapel, located at 3520 County Road 19, Greensboro, Alabama 36744. The Reverend Frank Cox officiated. Mary Jeannette Warren was born in Greensboro, Alabama, on July 20, 1961, to parents Roy Warren Sr.... Read More
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn, 82, of Moundville, passed away July 11, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church in Gallion with Pastor Tom Strickland officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, child support this week
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of its activities over the past week: Arrests:07-15-2024:Rashad Montrell Grayer, 34, Demopolis – Child support. Zacchaeus Tamar Briggins, 32, Moundville – Failure to appear. 07-17-2024:Joshua Antonio Fountain, 33, Demopolis – Failure to appear x3. Reports:07-19-2024:Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported on County Road 21 near Akron.... Read More