Holiday market at Japonica will support hospital
On Saturday, November 22, the historic Japonica Path will be hosting the Gilded Holiday Market from 10 AM to 4 PM. The home will host a holiday shopping experience from various boutiques and other vendors offering luxury gifts and services ahead of the Christmas season. In particular, there will be a Beauty Lounge where, among... Read More
Local charity announces ‘Sponsor a Family’ program
Love Is What Love Does, a local nonprofit, announced their “Sponsor a Family” program that began November 10 and will conclude on December 26 of this year. The program is aimed at community members who wish to give other families in the Hale, Perry, Houston, Dallas, Dale, and Coffee County areas food for the holiday... Read More
Drive-through food giveaway will be Nov. 22 at GRC
The Greensboro Recreational Center will be holding a drive-through food giveaway on Saturday, November 22. From 8 AM to 10 AM, community members can drive to the center’s location at 515 Greene Street and receive either a turkey or ham, as well as other food items to enjoy during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday season. The... Read More
Puddle Jumpers now accepting donations of books, toys
Puddle Jumpers of Greensboro is accepting donations heading into the holiday season. The community childcare center is in need of toys and books for children. Educational material and toys with a focus on learning are of particular interest. The childcare facility has been in operation for over a decade, offering these resources for families in... Read More
Karen Williams
Karen Williams of Centreville, born on February 26, 1945, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a former resident of Marion who taught for a number of years at Southern Academy. A funeral service will be held at Centreville First Presbyterian Church in Centreville, AL on Thursday, November 20,... Read More
Ivan Dolsen Johnson
Ivan Dolsen Johnson of Akron, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2025. He was born June 25, 1949, the son of Barbara Payne Johnson Gilley of Mobile, AL. Married to Vivian Anderson of Akron for 32 years, he enjoyed his retirement and his mini-farm. A service in Ivan’s memory was held on... Read More
Viola Beatrice Diggins
Viola Beatrice Diggins was born on April 3, 1942, to the late Joe and Rachel Scott Diggins of Hale County and died on November 4, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa at the age of 83. She attended schools in the Hale County School System. She confessed hope in Christ at an early... Read More
Randy Sneed
Randy Sneed was born on November 5, 1958, in Newbern, Alabama, to the late Ethel L. Sneed, and died on November 6, 2025, at his residence. During his early life, Randy attended the Cahaba Center in Uniontown and Selma, where he participated in activities and sports and earned numerous awards, plaques, medallions, and trophies through... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
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
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, criminal trespass, child support this week
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