Classifieds Week of August 31, 2023
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Hale citizens complete ‘Weather Wise Workshop’ on storm preparedness
In light of recent tornadoes and other weather events that have negatively impacted Hale County, the Hale County Extension Office hosted a “Weather Wise Workshop” to promote weather preparedness among its citizens. The workshop was held in the Extension Auditorium of the Hale County Extension Office and saw a great interest from the community. Participants... Read More
U’town man arrested in Hale for first-degree assault, details redacted
Rashawn Jamison of Uniontown was arrested in Hale County on August 25 and charged with first-degree assault. A criminal complaint in the case was filed on August 29 in Hale County, with District Judge Timothy A. Evans assigned to the case. Jamison had a bond set at $15,000. Many of the details of the criminal... Read More
Choctaw Chapter D.A.R. will meet Sept. 7 here
The Choctaw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have its first meeting of the club year on September 7 at 12:00 PM at the Lakeview Country Club. The previous business year ended on May 4, 2023, with a Memorial Service honoring eleven of the club’s deceased members. The following ladies were... Read More
Jessie Lavon and friends plan second annual folk art gathering for Sept. 9
Jessie Lavon, Black Belt folk artist, presents a gathering of artists on September 9 in her yard in Greensboro. This will be the second year Lavon has hosted the intimate festival at her home, located at 905 Centerville Street in Greensboro. Lavon, the daughter of a Greene County sharecropper, creates art based on memories from... Read More
Jackson, Hanchett families and friends celebratee annual community reunion July 1 in Sawyerville
The G.W. Jackson Family Park in Sawyerville hosted its 19th Family Friends & Community Reunion & Celebration on Saturday, July 1. The event took place on the land where the visionary of the Family Park, the late Sgt. George W. Jackson, was born in 1922. “We will forever KEEP HIS DREAM ALIVE!!” family members said.... Read More
Webb, Hamilton spoke August 15 at Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders meeting
Above Daphne Grantham and Lynn Pearson with scarecrow door hanger craft projects. Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met on August 15 at Hale County Extension auditorium. Nancy Jennings, president, presided. Hostesses were Barbara Kelly and Mary Kate Bell. The program was planned by Barbara Kelly who arranged for Ada Webb and Shalong Hamilton who shared... Read More
2023 Hale County High School Varsity Wildcats
Pictured above are the 2023 Hale County High School Varsity Wildcats. More teams from throughoutthe region are featured inside this week’s edition of The Greensboro Watchman!
ALEA shares ‘play-by-play’ of planned statewide Labor Day 2023 safety effort
For most, the Labor Day holiday weekend marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall and football season in the great state of Alabama. Whether you are planning to seek relief from the heat at the lake or the beach, traveling to see friends and family, or celebrating a collegiate kickoff, safety should... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Here at Hale County Hospital, we are proud to offer top-notch pediatric services to our local community. We take pride in being able to provide care for our youngest and most vulnerable community members. As August is National Breastfeeding Awareness month, we wanted to use this opportunity to discuss the importance of breastfeeding and its... Read More