Historical Commission Announces 2025 “Places in Peril,” Opens Nominations for 2026
The Alabama Historical Commission is pleased to announce the 2025 Places in Peril list. Places in Peril is a program managed by the AHC that highlights significant historic properties across Alabama that are at risk of being lost. Since 1994, the AHC and partners have collaborated to promote the program that calls public attention to... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Believe it or not, Christmas just ended for us this weekend. Among the many holiday parties and dinners and gift swaps, we had just one more to get under our belt before everyone had their gifts. We had some of our closest friends over Saturday night with the usual potluck and open bar. Some of... Read More
Applications Now Open for Summer Dual Enrollment at Shelton State Community College
The Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Dual Enrollment summer application is now open. Returning and new Dual Enrollment students are eligible for one free course that includes tuition, books and fees. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. What Is Dual Enrollment? Dual Enrollment allows eligible high school students to enroll... Read More
Businesses Plan “Cupid’s Cocktail Hour” for Thursday, Feb. 13
Downtown Greensboro merchants are planning a special shopping night ahead of Valentine’s Day with a “Cupid’s Cocktail Hour” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Several stores will stay open after hours so shoppers can finish their Valentine’s Day buying while enjoying an evening stroll downtown. Organized by the Greensboro Alabama Area Business... Read More
Applications Now Open for Summer Dual Enrollment at Shelton State
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Dual Enrollment summer application is now open. Returning and new Dual Enrollment students are eligible for one free course that includes tuition, books, and fees. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Dual Enrollment allows eligible high school students to enroll in college classes at the same time... Read More
Businesses Plan ‘Cupid’s Cocktail Hour’ for Thursday, Feb. 13
Downtown Greensboro merchants are planning a special shopping night ahead of Valentine’s Day with a “Cupid’s Cocktail Hour” on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Several stores will stay open after hours so shoppers can finish their Valentine’s Day buying while enjoying an evening stroll downtown. Organized by the Greensboro Alabama Area Business... Read More
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Feb. 17 at St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the parish hall at 905 Church Street in Greensboro. Serving will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and tickets are $5 per person or $15 for families of four or more. Tickets may be purchased at the door.... Read More
Weekend of special ‘Night Skies’ programs starts Friday
“Night Skies” Weekend: Art, Prairie Ecology, and Astronomy in the Black Belt of Alabama A weekend of programs titled “Night Skies” will bring art, prairie ecology, and astronomy together in the Black Belt of Alabama on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20–21. The events will feature astronomers Kathryn Williamson, PhD, and Michelle Wooten, PhD. Friday, Feb.... Read More
Around $1 million in federal funding will go to Hale for Co. Rd 21 work
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt Secures $1 Million for Hale County Road Improvements U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced that $1 million in federal funding has been earmarked to widen and resurface County Road 21 in Hale County as part of a larger Central Alabama appropriations package moving through Congress. Britt, who serves on the Senate... Read More
GPD reports arrests for DUI, domestic violence, harassment
Greensboro Police Department Releases Recent Activity Report Arrests: February 3, 2026Ashely Gabriel Waller, 33, of Sawyerville, was arrested for harassing communications. February 4, 2026Christopher Tyrece Westbrook, 32, of Greensboro, was arrested for assault domestic violence strangulation, attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, and failure to appear on a charge of criminal mischief 2nd degree. February... Read More