The Voice of the ‘Ville by Rita Lewis
Not lots of news this week, except Moundville has lost several citizens in the past weeks. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Julie Montgomery and her daughter, Caylee, and Lindsey O’Bryant, Lydia Morgan, Addisyn Mason, made trip to New York City, this past week, celebrating Lydia’s graduation from HCHS. Any churches that are... Read More
Jinnie Lou Tucker Calhoun
Jinnie Lou Tucker Calhoun, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2022. A graveside service was held on May 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church in Northern Hale County. The family received friends after the service. Jinnie was born on May 28, 1947 in Perry County.... Read More
Vernon Curtis Fisher
Vernon Curtis Fisher, 69, widower of Janice Oakley Fisher, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born August 8, 1952, in Selma, AL., he was a son of the late Allen Lafayette Fisher and the late Mary Curtis Perry Fisher of Greensboro, AL. He was a 1970 graduate of Greensboro High... Read More
‘Oceans of Possibilities’ at Newbern Library’s Summer Reading Festival, starting June 10
There will be “Oceans of Possibilities” for learning and fun when the Newbern Library presents its Summer Reading Program June 10 – July 30, 2022, at the library. Inviting students of all ages from toddlers to high-schoolers, the library will kick off the six-week reading program with its annual Summer Reading Festival June 10th and... Read More
HCSD reports two recent arrests in final May report
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of arrests made by the department in recent days: 5-17-22Jamarius D. Hoskins, 27, of Greensboro was arrested for first-degree receiving stolen property. 5-21-22Justin Bogan, 28, of Tuscaloosa was arrested for failure to appear.
Magnolia Homemakers award scholarship to Shanice Gray of Greensboro May 17
The Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met on May 17 at Hale County Extension building. Nancy Jennings, president, presided at the business meeting. The scholarship committee presented a certificate for $500 scholarship to Shanice Gray, a graduating senior at Greensboro High School. Shanice plans to attend Alabama A & M University. Members brought canned items... Read More
Veritas Club awards scholarships to two Hale County students at May 10 meeting
The May 10, 2022 meeting of Veritas Club was held at the annex to Peoples Bank of Greensboro. Six members were present. Hostess was Sue Bonner with assistance from Anne Bailey. Sue Bonner, president, presided. The secretary, Anne Bailey, read minutes from the previous meeting and Karen Whitis provided the treasurer’s report. The two winners... Read More
Parr’s, Inc. sells Greensboro Chevron: family announces sale of nine retail stores last week
Parr’s Chevron, the well-known chain of gas stations and convenience stores with nine locations in the region, announced last week that it has sold out. The company made the announcement via its Facebook page last week. The Parr family, which has roots in Hale County, has been based in Demopolis for many years, expanding its... Read More
Primary election runoff set statewide for June 21
A primary runoff election is scheduled for the state of Alabama on June 21. Several elections from the May 24 primary will be decided in the runoff, including races in the Black Belt or including Black Belt candidates. For the Democratic nomination for Governor, Yolanda Flowers will face off against Malika Sanders-Fortier of Selma. For... Read More
Low voter turnout marks primary elections in Hale, Black Belt, statewide
Last Tuesday’s statewide primary election was marked by low turnout in the Black Belt and statewide. Statewide voter turnout in both the Democratic and Republic primaries was estimated at only 23%, according to Alabama’s Secretary of State. The election decided, among other matters, both parties’ candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate. In the Black Belt,... Read More