The Voice of the ‘Ville by Rita Lewis
Visiting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Cherokee North Carolina for spring break March 14-17th, were, Larry & Tamika Payne, Tamika’s brother, Kendrick and his family. Ida Chandler Boyd, her sister, Eunice Jacobs Foster, great niece, Rylee Jane Snider and a friend, Avery Jane Finley, spent Thursday, March 17th, in Montevallo at the American Village Tulip Festival.... Read More
Extension Office news you can use
By: Jovita Lewis, Hale County Extension Coordinator Growers Permits: Hale County is home to seven farmers, who have obtained their growers permits for 2022. These seven farmers not only sell produce, but put their blood, sweat and tears into growing some of the most colorful, best tasting, most nutritious produce ever. Why obtain a growers... Read More
125 Years Ago
In the Greensboro Watchman Dec. 31, 1896 It is sad indeed to chronicle the death of little Willie True which occurred in the Evans neighborhood on the 18th inst. Willie was a brith, interesting boy and the idol of his parents. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved in this their sad affliction. The Greensboro Fire... Read More
100 Years Ago
In the Greensboro Watchman Jan. 12, 1922 Mr. Hill Terry, Jr., of Beat No. 10, left a sample of his ribbon cane syrup at The Watchman office a few days ago. The quality is most excellent. He has several gallons on hand. FROM FAR AWAY INDIA—The Greensboro friends of Sam Neville, who is in the... Read More
75 Years Ago
In the Greensboro Watchman Feb. 20, 1947 Mr. L. Chatterton, of Greensboro, Route 3, sold the now famous Rosie Domino, a Hereford heifer, for an all-time Alabama record of $6000 at the third annual sale of the Alabama Hereford Breeders Association in Demopolis, on Tuesday of this week. The high bidder was Mr. Fred DeBerard... Read More
50 Years Ago
In the Greensboro Watchman November 25, 1971 Oscar Ward Hoggle, 71, died at his home near Greensboro on Saturday, Nov. 27 after a long illness. Surviving Mr. Hoggle are the widow, Mrs. Pearl Hoggle of Greensboro; four sons, Hollis Hoggle of Uniontown, Bobby L. Hoggle of Tuscaloosa, Stanley Hoggle and O’Neal Hoggle of Selma; three... Read More
Veritas holds meeting March 15 at Jones home
The March 15, 2022 meeting of Veritas Club was held at the home of Jane Jones. Sue Bonner, president, presided. Members of the Education Committee plan to share the scholarship selections at the April meeting. In addition, members brought donations to share with infant boy whose mother from Sawyerville gave birth to him during the... Read More
Magnolia Homemakers hold March meeting here
The Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met on March 15. Nancy Jennings, president, presided. The minutes were provided by Megan Stokes, secretary, and the treasurer’s report was presented by Melvin Cothran, treasurer. Members brought items for food pantry at Moundville First Baptist Church. Nancy Jennings led the craft project of designing and decorating an Easter... Read More
Bill Walthall
William Butler “Bill” Walthall of Greensboro died Sunday, March 20 at the age of 75. He was born June 27, 1946 and grew up in the small town of Newbern, which has been home to many generations of the Walthall family. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. He is preceded... Read More
HCSD reports four incidents, no arrests over past week
Hale County Sheriff’s Department has released the following incident reports from the last week: 3-14-22 Menacing was reported on County Road 42 near Akron. Second-degree criminal mischief was reported on Cassimore Road near Greensboro. Menacing was reported on Black Walnut Rd. near Moundville. 3-16-22 A domestic incident was reported on Millwood Road near Greensboro.