Greensboro Middle names its 2026-27 SGA officers
Greensboro Middle School announced its 2026-27 Student Government Association cabinet recently. The officers are Nadia Johnson, president; Andreanna Jones, vice president; Hailey Quinney, secretary; Ryann Johnson, assistant secretary; Kevin Hurns, treasurer; Tyleeia Hogan, reporter; and Lelana Long, sergeant-at-arms. The members at large are Kassidy Anderson, Zy’Ayzia Armstrong, Marcelle Briggins, Kameron Boykins, Masoln Cottrell, Makaihla Dudley,... Read More
Throw & Go contest offers Magic City Classic tickets
The Black Belt Community Foundation’s Throw & Go contest is open, with the winner receiving two tickets to the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State in Birmingham, plus a two-night stay at a Birmingham hotel. Entries are $5 each, with bonus entries for donations of $20 or more. Proceeds support... Read More
Sumac Cottage’s third holiday open house set Dec. 13
Sumac Cottage will hold its third annual holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 13, the same day as the Porches and Parlors tour of homes, with a pop-up shop of artwork and handmade gifts by regional artists and makers, an artist ornament sale, live music, refreshments and make-and-take art activities, the art space announced. Participating... Read More
‘Porches and Parlors’ holiday tour of homes returns Dec. 13
The Greensboro Alabama Preservation and Tourism Alliance will hold its Porches and Parlors Holiday Tour of Homes from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets are $20 and will be sold at Magnolia Grove and The Partridge Berry, according to the alliance’s calendar at visitgreensboroal.com. The alliance’s holiday calendar also lists A Celebration of... Read More
GPD reports firearm discharged into occupied dwelling, two leaving-the-scene reports
The following arrest and incident reports were provided by the Greensboro Police Department. Arrests October 11, 2026 Jediah Jamar Evans, 33, of Greensboro, was arrested for driving under the influence. Jaylanique Ruffin, 25, of Greensboro, was arrested for disorderly conduct. October 12, 2026 Ka’Taja Lashawn Dates, 28, of Greensboro, was arrested for failure to appear... 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
William Goodson McMillan
William (Bill) Goodson McMillan, 94, was born near Greensboro on November 20, 1931, and passed away on October 7 in Galveston, Texas. Bill was married five times, and at seventy-seven years of age he met his perfect match, Carmen Finn of Dundee, Scotland. They never formally married, as he didn’t want to jinx it. With... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Slop, slop, everywhere, but not a bit to eat. That’s how many editorialists are describing our current state of affairs. If I had to place a bet on the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year, it would be “slop.” Last year’s was “rage bait” which at least had some human input. For example, the viral... Read More
Opera House names its new west wing for Nicholas Hamner Cobbs Jr.
The Greensboro Opera House’s newly connected west wing, formerly the Phillips II building, has been named The Nicholas Hamner Cobbs, Jr. Wing in honor of the longtime board member, the Opera House Board of Directors announced Sept. 13 after the performance of “Thrice-Told Tales: The Phantom of the Greensboro Opera House… The Phantom Returns.” Cobbs... Read More
Garden Club names Scott and Tammy Brown’s yard for October
The Greensboro Garden Club has named the yard of Scott and Tammy Brown of Main Street its October Yard of the Month. Scott Brown grew up in the house, which his family bought in 1981 and sold in 1995. He and his wife, Tammy, bought it and moved in during 2025. The previous owner left... Read More