‘Celebration of Christmas’ with music and more will be Dec. 7 at G’boro Opera House
The Greensboro Opera House will host the third annual “Celebration of Christmas” on Sunday, December 7, at 3:00. Once again, this celebration will feature performers from throughout the community. Participating will be choirs from the Greensboro Baptist Church, the First Methodist Church, the First Presbyterial Church, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Marsha Harrow will be... Read More
Annual Greensboro Christmas Parade and related events set for Dec. 12-13
Greensboro is getting ready to kick off its 2025 Christmas Parade Celebration with two days of events in downtown.The festivities will begin Friday, December 12, 2025, with a Christmas Community Choir concert, Christmas tree lighting and fireworks show on Main Street between Whelan and Beacon streets. The program will start at 6 p.m. and will... Read More
Classifieds Week of Dec 04, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Dec 4, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Tonia Cephus and Tony Cephus, have filed an Affidavit of Heirship concerning the estate of Dwight Delanor Cephus, deceased, regarding property located in Hale County, Alabama. All persons claiming any interest in said property, or who may have a lawful... Read More
Talking turkey: Extension offers tips on safe bird preparation before Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table: the turkey. Safely getting the turkey ready to take the main stage is simple but takes a little planning. Rebecca Catalena, an Alabama Extension food safety and quality agent at Auburn University, said properly thawing... Read More
Diabetes Awareness Month at the Hale County Community Health and Wellness Care Station
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Hale County Community Health and Wellness Care Station at the Akron Public Library held a “Diabetic Shoe Clinic” on November 20, 2025. Joan Spence of Community Health, Inc. partnered with the Care Station for the event. Spence is a licensed CPed (certified pedorthist), a licensed orthotic fitter, and... Read More
Greensboro Elementary School held a Veterans Day program
Greensboro Elementary School held a Veterans Day program on campus this week, bringing students, staff, and local veterans together for a schoolwide observance. The event featured a patriotic backdrop in the gym and a recognition of service members as the school community expressed thanks for their service and sacrifice. Photos shared by the school show... Read More
Hale Co. students attend ALFA Youth Leadership Conference
Hale County Students Sam Kyser, Taylor Kyser, Samantha Potter, and George Smelley attended the ALFA Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 10- 11 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference helps students learn how to advocate for agriculture, recognize their potential, and assume leadership roles. The event, which is for high school freshmen and sophomores,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Nov 27, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Nov 27, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: CARL T. NORFLEETv. ELNORA PERSONS &ADELE N. MOORE CASE NO. CV-2025-900039 To: Elnora Persons Please take notice that Carl T. Norfleet has filed a Complaint against you in the above-styled case pending in the Circuit Court of Perry County, Alabama. You must file an... Read More