Washington pens farewell after two decades as mayor of Greensboro
To the citizens of Greensboro, Writing this is both humbling and bittersweet. Nineteen years ago, you placed your trust in me to lead this great city — and it has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your mayor of the city I was born and grew up in. When I first took... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 30, 2025
Classified Ad Rates Minimum Rate (In Hale or Perry County) $20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word over 20: $0.75 per word. Payable in advance of publication. Minimum Rate (Outside Hale or Perry County) $20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word over 20: $0.95 per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 30, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Publication Dates: October 16, 2025; October 23, 2025; October 30, 2025Newspaper: The Times Standard Herald MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tashery S Otway-Smithers, unmarried, originally in favor of Wachovia Bank National Association, on October 3, 2008, said mortgage... Read More
ALDOT seeks input on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inviting residents across the state to share their vision for Alabama’s future transportation system by participating in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) survey, open Oct. 1–31, 2025. The SWTP is Alabama’s guide to the development of transportation investments and priorities for the next 20 years. It covers highways,... Read More
Council votes to add more lighting for safety at GRC facility
Members of Greensboro City Council voted to add more outdoor lighting at the Greensboro Recreation Center (GRC) during their October 14 meeting. Patrons of the GRC are concerned about areas of darkness in the parking lot where slip-and-falls could occur. Councilmember Lewis motioned to contract with Alabama Power for the addition of two outdoor lights... Read More
Motion hearing set for December 18 in Cole v. Newbern lawsuit
Hale County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has reset a hearing on a defense motion to dismiss in Cole v. Newbern to Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., continuing an October setting while the parties coordinate a site investigation they say could bear on the issues raised in the motion. The motion had been... Read More
Jacqueline Thomas Fields
Jacqueline Thomas Fields, born September 4, 1964, died October 8, 2025, at the age of 61. A funeral service was held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Bass Tabernacle Church, 22890 County Road 32, Akron. Interment followed at Taylor–Winn Cemetery on Alabama Highway 14 in Sawyerville. Arrangements were by Agnew Funeral Home.
Dorothy Mae Taylor Watts
Dorothy Mae “Bit” Taylor Watts, 63, of Hale County, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1962, in Hale County to Velma Taylor and Floyd Banks, she was lovingly raised by her stepfather, Albert Taylor. Dorothy confessed Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church... Read More
Willie Clara Jeffries
Willie Clara Jeffries, 103, of Greensboro, died Oct. 6, 2025. Born Feb. 7, 1922, to the late Jonas and Ammie Pratcher McCollough, she accepted Christ at Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she later served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and secretary of the senior mission. As part of her ministry, she fostered 30... Read More
Scholarships available for students in Mediacom’s service area
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Starting in the fall of 2026, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial... Read More