Frances McCreary
Frances “Hundy” McCreary, 58, passed away on February 24, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1964, to Frances “Coot” Lewis and Warren “Walt” Lewis, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. Frances was also preceded in death by her brother Tommie Lewis and sisters Velma and Joetta Lewis. She was a devoted mother,... Read More
Joetta Lewis
Joetta “Sis” Lewis, 64, passed away on February 24, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1959, to Frances “Coot” Lewis and Warren “Walt” Lewis, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. Joetta was also preceded in death by her brother Tommie Lewis and sisters Velma and Frances Lewis. She was a devoted mother,... Read More
Hannah Payne Morrison
Congratulations to Hannah Payne Morrison. Hannah recently was awarded the $10,000 Optometry Cares 2023 Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship. To compete for the scholarship, the UAB School of Optometry student created a social media toolkit about the importance of comprehensive eye exams for children beginning at six months of age. Her interest in the topic was piqued... Read More
SeniorRX can help area residents pay for highcost medications
SenioRx is a program offered through the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama that could help save you money on your prescription drugs, and it’s not just for seniors! The SenioRx Program helps you apply for patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to receive your prescriptions at a free or reduced price. SenioRx... Read More
Federally-funded Ala. Extension program seeks to improve land use efficiency
Sustainability is big business in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Agricultural researchers are constantly looking for new and improved ways for livestock and crop producers to better their operations. Thanks to a recently awarded $380,000 grant from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, this work will continue. Leanne Dillard, an Alabama Extension forage... Read More
Black Belt will get residential high school for rural health training
Facility was sponsored by Singleton, McCampbell, will be located in Demopois adjoining Whitfield Hospital campus Gov. Kay Ivey announced plans to establish the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis, Ala., that will be strategically located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital, during her State of the State address. “This is something that we’ve been working... Read More
Selma/Dallas historic home hour is Friday-Saturday
The 47th Historic Selma Tour of Homes will begin Friday evening at 6pm, March 17, 2023, with a reception of at the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum. Live harp music will be provided by Old Town resident Eric Allison. Explore this WONDERFUL building and all the history it has contributed to our city of Selma since 1847. You’ll be... Read More
Library will host lecture on Amelia G. Gorgas March 21
As a part of Hale County Library’s continuing Bicentennial Lecture Series, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Greensboro, Kitty Johnson will give a program on Amelia Gayle Gorgas Tuesday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the library. Gorgas, a Greensboro native, made lasting contributions to the University of Alabama, libraries, and the advancement... Read More
‘Acclaim’ will bring music ministry to Greensboro Bible Methodist March 26
“Acclaim,” a musical group from God’s Bible School in Cincinnati, OH will be ministering in music at the Greensboro Bible Methodist Church 2006 South St. (Corner of South & Seay St.) on Sunday morning March 26th at 10:45 AM! A love offering will be received on behalf of the Bible College. A “pot-luck” meal will... Read More
FEMA extends public assistance application deadline for entities, individuals affected by Jan. 12 tornadoes
FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) is a federal grant program administered by FEMA and managed at the state level by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA). If a state, local government entity or private nonprofit organization, including houses of worship, wishes to seek PA funding, it must first submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) to... Read More