Thomaston will host Watermelon Festival on June 25
The Town of Thomaston will be host to a Watermelon Festival on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the old Marengo County High School building, located at 21461 Range St. in Thomaston. The festival has been organized to help promote and raise funds for the refurbishment of... Read More
Sunshine School alumni picnic set for July 2
There will be an alumni picnic on July 2 for alumni of Sunshine High School in Newbern. The picnic is scheduled to go from 4:00 p.m. until and will be held at the Newbern Ball Park. The organizers are asking all classes who plan to have a setup there to provide a donation of $50... Read More
BREAKING: Louisiana real estate firm lists 12 HERO-owned properties for $1.8 million
Sale includes Pie Lab building and numerous other historic downtown Greensboro properties, as well as several homes in Yerby Branch. A Baton Rouge-based real estate firm, Beau Box Commercial Real Estate, announced today that a large number of Greensboro properties belonging to Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization (HERO) are going up for sale. The full... Read More
Homecoming service is June 12 at Waycross Bible Methodist Church
Homecoming at Waycross Bible Methodist church is Sunday June 12. Rev. Mike Pepple will be preaching. Church begins at 11 am. Pot luck dinner to follow. Afternoon singing will begin around 1:30. All are invited to attend.
Winners of the Hale County Education Retirees Adult Coloring Contest
Winners of the Hale County Education Retirees Adult Coloring Contest were, from left, Mary K. Bell, third place winner, and Barbara Kelly, second place winner. Not pictured is Diane Agnew, first place winner. Pictures were judged on creativity, coloring skills, attention-to-detail, and overall appeal. A special thanks to Cheryle Williams, Instructional Improvement Specialist, Hale County... Read More
Students can learn more about dual enrollment at Shelton June 24
Shelton State Community College will host a Dual Enrollment Workshop for current high school teachers currently teaching or interested in teaching dual enrollment courses at their respective high schools. The workshop will be held on the College’s Martin Campus on Friday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. High school counselors are encouraged to... Read More
St. Paul District plans golf fundraiser for June 4
The St. Paul District will be hosting its third golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 at the Demopolis Ravine Golf Course. The tournament will be a twoman scramble. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with a tee-off time to follow at 8:30 p.m. “Thank you in advance for your time and support,” said organizers of... Read More
Vacation Bible School starts June 5 at Greensboro Baptist
Spark Studios Vacation Bible School to be held at Greensboro Baptist Church June 5th through June 9th, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Classes will be for 4 year olds through 6th grade as well as an adult class. Supper will be provided. Thursday night will be Family Night. On Family Night, The children will be... Read More
Donate to medical expense fund for Caleb Mitchell
On Nov. 7, 2021, Caleb Mitchell was involved in a near-fatal car accident. He has had numerous surgeries and has been unable to work. In February, he lost his health insurance and savings have run out. There has been an account set up at the Bank of Moundville to help with his expenses. Donations may... Read More
Men of Valor group plans Juneteenth celebration
The Men of Valor of Greensboro will hold their second annual Juneteenth celebration here on Saturday, June 18 in downtown Greensboro. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m., with entertainment immediately following. For more information, contact Toyvian Brand (205-579-4627), Darryle Evans (334-507-1819), Elijah Smith (334-507-4469) or Michael Hamilton (334-507-0624)