Naylor announces resignation from council’s District 3
Council expected to declare seat vacant at next meeting, begin search for successor for term ending 2025 Longtime Greensboro City Council member Scott Naylor has resigned from the city’s governing body, leaving a vacancy for the council’s District 3 seat. There was no quorum for the council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, March 14,... Read More
Classifieds Week of March 9, 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 March 9, 2023
Legal Notice Chilton Contractors, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. STPNU-5318(251) in Perry County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 2-16- 2023 and ending on 3-9-2023. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 2038, Clanton, AL 35046 during... Read More
Cole was program speaker at recent YES meeting
The YES March meeting was held at Greensboro Baptist Church. Frances Ann Smith, the president, conducted the meeting. Brunch was provided by Nancy Jennings with assistance from Anne Bailey. The program was presented by Sarah Cole, the owner of Abadir’s. Sarah shared information about her pop-up eatery, Abadir’s, which operates from her commercial kitchen at... Read More
GES’ Jemison is Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year
Tracy Jemison of Greensboro Elementary School was recently recognized for her oustanding work as an education administrator. Jemison was named an Alabama Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for District III.
Fred
The well-known and beloved bloodhound known as Greensboro’s unofficial ‘town dog,’ Fred, died recently. Fred, who spent his formative years in rural Faunsdale, developed a wandering spirit that did not leave him when his family moved to the big town of Greensboro. He could often be seen visiting his many friends downtown and on Main... Read More
Continued rental assistance still available to storm victims, contact FEMA
Survivors of the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes who live in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Morgan, Mobile, Sumter and Tallapoosa counties and received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance. To be eligible to apply, survivors must meet the following conditions: They were awarded initial... 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
Read Across America Day
Coaches and players from the Greensboro High School Raiders made a special visit to Greensboro Elementary School on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Read Across America Day, visiting classrooms and reading selected books to elementary students.
Literacy at the Newbern Library
Kids from throught the area celebrated literacy at the Newbern Library on Thursday, March 2, which is the birthday of beloved children’s author Theodore ‘Dr. Seuss’ Geisel. Seuss’ birthday is observed across the country as an occasion to promote the enjoyment of reading in the next generation.