Extension lunch and learn on cattle facilities set for Nov. 5
Alabama Extension’s Managing for Profit lunch and learn, “Working Smarter, Not Harder: Facilities & Handling,” is from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Tuscaloosa County Commission Auditorium, 2513 Seventh St., Tuscaloosa, and online by Zoom. The session covers ways to improve cattle flow and reduce labor and stress in working cattle,... Read More
Christmas parade committee sets Dec. 11 tree lighting, Dec. 12 parade
The Greensboro Christmas Parade committee has set this year’s celebration for two days: the tree lighting and fireworks on Friday, Dec. 11, with the Community Christmas Choir and free hot dogs and beverages for children, and the parade on Saturday, Dec. 12. Vendors, floats and bands are welcome in the parade, and entry forms and... Read More
Byron Watson
Byron Watson, 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died October 16 while engaged in one of his cherished pastimes, hunting. Born on May 21, 1949, in Atmore, Byron was the son of William B. Watson and Twynette W. Yeager. He grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors, a passion that would... Read More
Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship jazz and R&B night set for Nov. 20
The Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Jazz/R&B “A Night of Soul” is Friday, Nov. 20, at the Horseshoe Farm Court Yard Venue, starting at 5:30 p.m. BBS Band, Bspoon & R3cip3 and Ken Bausano will perform. The fundraiser, with a silent auction, supports the Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship for students at Hale County High School, Greensboro... Read More
Moundville man charged with felony assault in knife cutting
A Moundville man was arrested Oct. 23 on a felony assault charge accusing him of cutting a man with a knife the evening before, according to Hale County District Court records. Harold Leon Owens Jr., 69, of Moundville is charged with assault in the second degree, a Class C felony. A sworn complaint filed by... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of writing this little column, it’s that many of you perk up when I drop a new biscuit recipe. Not that I wouldn’t mind being your go-to biscuit boy. It’s just that there’s quite a number of biscuit boys already out there in these vast Southern... Read More
First Methodist’s annual Fall Bazaar set for Nov. 20
First Methodist Church of Greensboro will hold its annual Fall Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 7 a.m. with sausage biscuits, juice and coffee. The bazaar will have a quilt raffle, a catfish lunch, baked goods, frozen casseroles, soups, chili and more.
Disability Rights & Resources provides free home modifications for seniors
Disability Rights & Resources provides free home modifications and repairs to help low-income older adults stay safely in their homes through its Older Adult Home Modification Program. The organization works with occupational therapists on low-cost modifications that reduce the risk of falls and improve safety and accessibility. Under a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban... Read More
Sheriff, commission and school board races on Hale ballot
Four statewide amendments and the governor’s race also before voters Tuesday, Nov. 3 Hale County voters will choose a sheriff, two county commissioners and a school board member Tuesday, Nov. 3, along with a governor, a U.S. senator and the rest of the statewide ticket, and will vote on four proposed amendments to the state... Read More
Craytons named king and queen of Greensboro senior citizen prom
Fred Crayton and Helen Crayton were king and queen of the “Reach for the Stars” Senior Citizen Prom, held this month by Greensboro Senior Citizens. Chester Ryans and Mildred “Tina” Black were prince and princess. J.B. Washington was named Mr. Greensboro Seasonal Citizen, and Johnnie Mae Smith was named Mrs. Greensboro Seasonal Citizen. Evelyn Hill,... Read More