Saturday, November 8th, from 11–2, Okra House — formerly Abadir’s — welcomed neighbors for a community lunch hosted by Greensboro resident Sara Cole, who works closely with Project Horseshoe Farm. With many families feeling the effects of recent SNAP reductions, the gathering offered not only a warm meal but also meaningful support for households navigating... Read More

The Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests November 10, 2025 Terence Demonta Williams, 31, of Akron, was arrested for criminal trespass, third degree, and theft of property, fourth degree. Joel Paul Brown, 39, of Greensboro, was arrested for child support. November 14, 2025 Rashad Jarel Wells,... Read More

The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests November 5, 2025 Tania Rae Tucker, 47, of Moundville, was arrested for failure to appear—driver license. November 7, 2025 Candi Arneisha Johnson, 41, of Greensboro, was arrested for theft of property, third degree. November 8, 2025 Eric Deon Watkins, 40, of Greensboro, was... Read More

Area high school students planning to take the ACT or SAT can register to test at Marion Military Institute (MMI), which is serving as a national testing site for the 2025–2026 academic year. Test Dates ACT test date at MMI: February 14, 2026 SAT test dates: December 6, 2025, and March 14, 2026 All testing... Read More

The community is invited to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Greensboro Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Demopolis and Main Streets. The service begins at 6:00 p.m., with choir practice at 5:20 p.m. Rev. John Alexander, pastor of Greensboro Presbyterian Church, will be the guest speaker. An offering will... Read More

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse led by Franklin Graham, is underway this week at Marion Methodist Church. Community members are invited to pack gift-filled shoeboxes to be sent to children around the world in the name of Jesus, with the mission of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Drop-Off Hours Remaining... Read More

Mockingbird on Main will host a preview party on Friday, November 21, from 10 AM to 8 PM. The new Main Street retailer will open its doors to the public after ongoing renovations to both the facade and interior of the building. One of the major points of renovation was the installation of a metal... Read More

City Hall has opened applications for a broad list of positions as Mayor Ralph A. Howard begins assembling his administration, a move that caught many residents by surprise after years of continuity under former Mayor J.B. Washington. Several of the roles have been held by longtime employees. City Clerk Lorrie Cook had already announced she... Read More

Bethlehem Baptist Church will host a Pastoral Installation Service in honor of the Rev. Detyrick King on Sunday, November 30, at 2:30 PM. The ceremony will mark King’s recent appointment to lead the Hale County church as its senior pastor. A morning worship sermon will be presented by Pastor Kevin Woods of Mt. Moriah Missionary... Read More

Greensboro Elementary School third grade teacher Mrs. Diegel has been selected for an Early Career Award and will be honored Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Alabama Literacy Association Conference luncheon at the Wynfrey in Birmingham. A 2024 graduate of the University of Alabama, Mrs. Diegel was born and raised in Pennsylvania and emphasizes a strong... Read More