75 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman March 27, 1947
Military funeral servicesfor Captain Houel JamesFagan, Infantry, Army of theUnited States, who died onThursday, March 13, at FortBelvoir Regional Hospital,following a brief illness,were held at 2:00 p.m.,Tuesday, March 18, at Ft.Meyer Chapel, Ft. Meyer,Va.Besides his wife, Mrs.Gertrude Edgar Fagan, andson, Richard L., both ofLansdale, Pa., CaptainFagan is survived by his father, Albert A. Fagan, Sr.... Read More
50 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman March 30, 1972
Tuesday, April 4, will bean important date for Alabama soybean growers tocircle on their calendars. Onthis date, soybean growerswill hold a referendumamong themselves to decidean a one-half cent perbushel check-off program.The funds will be used formarket development, research, educational activities, advertising, and otherpromotional programs forsoybeans and soybean products.Surface drainage ditchesare being constructed on theJudge Green... Read More
25 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman March 27, 1997
Joe Kyser, Jr., of Greensboro announced this weekthat he qualified on Tuesdaymorning as a candidate forthe City Council of Greensboro, District No. 3, subjectto the Municipal Election ofMay 13. He is presentlyserving as the councilmanfor District No. 4, but thenew District No. 3 was created when the Special Master formed newre-districting lines for thiselection.The son... Read More
Weed Management for Spring Forages
by Tanner Hood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System weed specialist, said management of spring forages and weed control is an important task that most farmers undertake on a yearly basis. That means many... Read More
Theatre Tuscaloosa’s ‘Project Broadway’ Summer Intensive Workshop for Teens will be June 13-17
TUSCALOOSA, AL – Theatre Tuscaloosa is launching Project Broadway, a new summer intensive workshop for teens in which theatre professionals will work side-by-side with participants to craft a unique Broadway-style musical that they will write, rehearse, and perform in just one week – June 13-17, 2022 – in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center... Read More
THEATRE TUSCALOOSA HOLDS SEVENTH ANNUAL “LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION!” FUNDRAISER
TUSCALOOSA, AL – Theatre Tuscaloosa will be holding its seventh annual “Lights, Camera, Auction!” online fundraiser at the end of March. The auction will be hosted this year on the 32auctions website and will be open for bidding March 24-27. (www.32auctions.com/TheatreTuscaloosa) Theatre Tuscaloosa is one of the largest community theatres in the state and works... Read More
Southern Academy’s Webb and James Tapped for All-State Basketball
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All State Basketball team was announced on March 20, 2022. The team is selected by the ASWA prep committee following nominations from coaches from throughout the state. The top 20 players in the state are chosen into 4 teams as 1st team, 2nd team, 3rd team and honorable mention. This year... Read More
SHELTON STATE BEGINS SUMMER AND FALL REGISTRATION ON APRIL 8, 2022
Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Shelton State Community College will begin summer and fall registration on Friday April 8. Registration will initially be staggered according to student status. Beginning Friday, April 8 at 8:00 a.m., all currently enrolled students with 30 or more earned/completed hours will be able to register for summer and fall. Starting Monday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m.,... Read More
Deadline is March 31 for New Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announce the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in programs related to the automotive manufacturing industry. Funding is available to award a total of 30 $1,800 scholarships to students who are... Read More
Alabama Farmers Market Application Assistance
Providing eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers markets in the state of Alabama. To qualify you must be an Alabama resident, 60 years of age or older and be within a certain income range to qualify for the Alabama Farmers Market Assistance. FREE Application assistance is provided by the Area Agency... Read More