Flora Ellen Monts Whaley
Flora Ellen Monts Whaley, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on November 3, 1941, she lived a life filled with faith, love, and devotion to her family and community. Flora was the cherished wife of John C. Whaley for 64 wonderful years.... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Hale County Hospital Welcomes Two New Nurse Practitioners, Ellen and Jessica! Hale County Hospital is excited to announce the addition of two dedicated Nurse Practitioners, Ellen Singleton and Jessica James, to our healthcare team! Meet Ellen, who brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt commitment to her patients. Originally from the Gallion/Demopolis area, Ellen... Read More
Financial assistance open to timber owners in Alabama for pine beetle damage
Financial relief is now available to assist timber owners in Alabama who suffered damages from the southern pine beetle this summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that all 67 Alabama counties have been approved for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to restore and rehabilitate private forest lands... Read More
Hale County Angel Tree applications will be Tues., Oct. 15 at First Baptist Newbern
Angel Tree applications for Hale County will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Newbern Family Life Center, located at 296 Beech Street, Newbern. This program assists children in need by providing holiday gifts, and parents or guardians are encouraged to apply during the designated... Read More
Friend Day and 75th anniversary will be Oct. 20 at Bible Methodist
The Greensboro Bible Methodist Church is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and Friend Day on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event will take place at 2006 South St., Greensboro, AL, at the intersection of South and Seay Streets. The celebration starts at 10:45 a.m., with a special service led by Pastor Steve Vernon. Following the service, attendees... Read More
Homecoming is Oct. 27 at Greater St. Stephen M.B. Church
The Greater St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 4040 County Road 30, Sawyerville, Alabama request the honor of your presence on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. as we will be celebrating our 128th Homecoming Service. The Reverend Doctor Lonnie Weaver and the St. Paul Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama will be our guests. Hope to... Read More
Havana Methodist sets Homecoming services for Sunday, October 20
Homecoming at Havana Methodist will be October 20, 2024. The Rev. Doug Jolly is the pastor. The guest speaker will be James F. “Jim” Lavender of Moundville. He is now serving Pondville Methodist and Brook Methodist Churches in Bibb County. Come early and enjoy refreshments and fellowship at 10:00 a.m. The worship service will begin... Read More
Third annual ‘Airing of the Quilts’ festival is Oct. 12 in Gee’s Bend
Expanded event expected to draw thousands to Black Belt The third annual Airing of the Quilts in Gee’s Bend celebrates the tradition of outdoor quilt displays and offers a unique glimpse into the historic community of renowned African American quiltmakers. “This is an artistically advanced community,” said Kim V. Kelly, executive director of Freedom Quilting... Read More
Alvis Clark
Alvis Clark, 90, a beloved sister, wife, mom, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, died July 6, following complications from pneumonia. She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in her heavenly home. Alvis is survived by her daughter, Susan(Dan) Keenan(Valrico, FL), grandson, Jason (Angela)Prieto (Ruskin FL.), great-granddaughters, Kahlyn,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 10, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (InHale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE(Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,95¢ per word. Payable in advance... Read More