Proceeds from Faunsdale Music Festival, Memorial Day weekend, will help rebuild town after tornado
“We are grateful for your patience and for the many donations as we have worked to clean up the damage from the tornado that hit the town of Faunsdale,” said organizers of the Faunsdale Music Festival. “Join us for the rescheduled Music Festival on Saturday, May 28th to regroup and enjoy the music and crawfish... Read More
Hamilton Announces for Sherriff
Michael Hamilton of Greensboro has made the following announcement to the Greensboro Watchman: “It is a great honor for me to announce my candidacy for Sheriff of Hale County. I am currently the Chief of Police for the City of Greensboro. I have been the Chief of Police since April of 2015. I started my... Read More
‘Biker Sunday’ is May 22 at Bible Methodist
You are cordially invited to “Biker Sunday” at the Greensboro Bible Methodist Church, located at 2006 South St. (the intersection of South & Seay streets). This year’s “Biker Sunday” service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the church service. For more information, please contact Pastor Steve... Read More
50 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 18, 1972
C.A. Fredd, director of the Tuscaloosa State Trade School, will present the baccalaureate message at Greensboro Public School, East, at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, May 21. Dr. Fredd holds several degrees and has a wealth of experience as a speaker and educator. He has spoken on commencement programs and other occasions for many of the... Read More
100 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 18, 1922
Mr. Will Straiton has been appointed to a clerkship in the Greensboro postoffice, a position he will fill with credit to himself and entire satisfaction to the public. He is thoroughly capable. MARRIED – Mr. Darrell Albright and Miss Ruby Stokes were married in Greensboro n May 13th and are receiving the congratulations of their... Read More
125 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 21, 1897
We don’t know whose cow it is, but there is one in the neighborhood of the Watchman office that has been sending forth the most melancholy and disconsolate wails one ever heard for a week or two. Something must be ailing the animal. We suggest sending it to the pasture. The 38th Anniversary the Belles... Read More
Greensboro artist, wood-worker Robert Fitzpatrick will show May 19 in Selma
Greensboro resident and artist Robert Fitzpatrick will be having an art reception in Selma on Thursday, May 19. The event is part of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information’s ongoing Business After Hours series. The series of art receptions is slated to have 25 artists in total featured, with Fitzpatrick... Read More
Alabama Youth Outdoor Experience set for Saturday, May 14 in Marion
Perry County Extension Office will be hosting their inaugural Alabama Youth Outdoor Experience on Saturday, May 14 at the Ralph eagle Memorial Arean on Hwy 14. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. youth up to 15-years-old can participate in a variety of activities such as: shooting sports, aquatic education, fire safety, and wildlife conservation. There... Read More
Daniel Eugene Johnson
Daniel Eugene Johnson, age 61, of Akron, passed away May 8, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00am at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron with Elder Luke Laird officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be... 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