Kynard Logging team are little league champions
The team sponsored by Kynard Logging won the championship this year in Greensboro’s re-organized city little league baseball program. This is the first season in five years the town has had a league. Team members are: Edona (Star) Conner, Corley Woods, Edylon (Zac) Conner, Caleb Kimbrel, Brennan Milner, Grady Woods, Jordan Duncan, Wesley (Wild Wes)... Read More
GPD’s Chief Mike Hamilton will be new Hale County sheriff
Greensboro Police Chief Michael Hamilton will have a new title soon. the veteran law enforcement officer won his race in the Democratic primary for Hale County Sheriff on Tuesday night, May 24. There being no declared Republican opposition for the office, Hamilton is presumed to be the winner and Hale County’s next sheriff. Turnout in... Read More
Turner unseats Jackson in District Attorney race
The Greensboro Watchman projects that Marion attorney Robert Turner, Jr. will be the next District Attorney of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Turner pulled out big wins in Perry and Hale Counties, giving him the edge over longtime incumbent Jackson. Unofficial totals place Turner’s final total at 9,178 votes to Jackson’s 7323. The Fourth Judicial Circuit... Read More
Hamilton takes lead in Hale County Sheriff race
Michael Hamilton, who currently serves as the city of Greensboro’s police chief, appears to have clinched the Democratic nomination for Hale County Sheriff. There being no declared Republican opposition for the race, Hamilton is presumed to be the winner and Hale County’s next Sheriff. Hamilton will succeed Kenneth Ellis, who is retiring after many years... Read More
Ward, convicted in 2003 murder of Brad Arrington, has parole hearing this week
Eddie O’Neal Ward, 45, is scheduled for a hearing before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles this Thursday, May 26. Ward, who is from Hale County, is currently incarcerated in Alabama’s Elmore Correctional Facility on charges of murder. A Hale County jury convicted Ward in December of 2006 for the murder of Stephen Bradley... Read More
ALDOT: State may see higher-than-normal Memorial Day weekend traffic
The Alabama Department of Transportation expects the number of vehicles on Alabama’s roadways to be higher than normal this weekend as the Memorial Day holiday officially kicks off the summer travel season. Drivers should plan for increased traffic and allow extra time to reach their destination. For the safety of the traveling public and highway... Read More
Greensboro artist, wood-worker Robert Fitzpatrick will show May 19 in Selma
Greensboro resident and artist Robert Fitzpatrick will be having an art reception in Selma on Thursday, May 19. The event is part of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information’s ongoing Business After Hours series. The series of art receptions is slated to have 25 artists in total featured, with Fitzpatrick... Read More
Judy Lee Fondren Bowles
Judy Lee (Fondren) Bowles, 68, of Warrenton, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2022. She was born to Allen Patterson Fondren and Isabel Duncan Fondren in Moundville, AL on July 15, 1953. Judy graduated from Hale County High School, and went on to Livingston University after graduation. She was married to Charles... Read More
Donate to help with upkeep at Burroughs Cemetery
If you have a family member resting in the Burroughs Cemetery, please send a contribution for the upkeep and maintenance to: Burroughs Cemetery Fund, c/o Samuel Ryan, 8890 County Road 32, Greensboro, AL 36744.
Thomaston will host Watermelon Festival on June 25
The Town of Thomaston will be host to a Watermelon Festival on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the old Marengo County High School building, located at 21461 Range St. in Thomaston. The festival has been organized to help promote and raise funds for the refurbishment of... Read More