Hale County Library plans popup museum April 19-20 on laces and handwork
On Apr 19 and 20 the Hale County Library will have a free Exhibit on Laces and Handwork displayed. Come visit the library and enjoy learning about embroidery, crochet, tatting and pretty linen table cloths and hankies, etc. Free to everyone to visit 10-5 on Friday and 9-2 on Saturday. Friends of the library committee... Read More
Raymond Howard
Raymond Howard, born on September 5, 1960, passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 63. His life will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 AM followed by the Celebration of Life service at 11:00 AM at the Agnew Funeral Home Chapel, located at 1110 Baptist... Read More
Bernice H. Eppes
Bernice H. Eppes, aged 83, entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2024. Her passing was announced with great sadness, as she was surrounded by her children and is remembered for being deeply loved by all who knew her. Bernice was predeceased by her husband, James Eppes, her parents, her sister Dorothy Hinton Hamilton, her... Read More
Black Belt Track Club now open for all area youth
John Bolding, track and field coach at Francis Marion School, announced plans to form a United States of America Track and Field (USATF) track club that will be open to all youth in the surrounding areas. The Black Belt Track Club will not bar membership based on school or county. The intended purpose of the... Read More
Council buys fire turnout gear, approves sales tax holiday March 26
Greensboro City Council voted last Tuesday night, March 26 to accept a bid of $77,800.00 from Central Alabama Training Solutions (CATS) for new turnout gear to outfit the city’s volunteer fire department. The Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $74,000.00 towards the purchase, said City Clerk... Read More
Visit Extension to learn more about Alabama Growers’ Permit program
Marie McGruder of McGruder Farms, LLC in Akron, recently visited the Hale County Alabama Extension Office to receive her Alabama Growers Permit. McGruder plans to grow culinary herbs alongside other seasonal fruits and vegetables. With an Alabama Growers Permit, farmers can sell directly to consumers without paying licensing fees or sales tax for raw agricultural... Read More
Black Belt Community Foundation Arts Grant cycle for 2024 now open, funding projects up to $5,000
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is offering community and arts grant opportunities open to community-based organizations operating within its 12-county service area comprising Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties of Alabama. The 2024 BBCF Arts and Community Grants Cycle opened on March 28th with the online... Read More
The AYSA Panthers, a youth basketball team
The AYSA Panthers, a youth basketball team composed of students from Hale and Tuscaloosa Counties, are pictured above after recently winning the Spring Break Shootout recently. The Panthers are part of the Amateur Athletics Union, a youth sports organization made up of independent teams which compete in AAU tournaments against other teams.
“Inspiration,“ a ladies’ trio
“Inspiration,“ a ladies’ trio from God’s Bible School & College in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be ministering in music at Greensboro Bible Methodist Church, located at 2006 South Street, on Sunday, April 7 at 10:45 a.m. A love offering will be received on behalf of the ministries of the school. Please plan on joining us for... Read More
Constant, will be new assistant superintendent for Phenix City
Dr. Jessica Constant has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of Phenix City Schools of Teaching and Learning. A native of Greensboro, AL, Dr. Constant brings a wealth of experience and a passion for educational excellence to her new role. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the field of education, Dr. Constant... Read More