GHS Baccalaureate service set for Sunday, May 4
The Greensboro High School Fourth Annual Baccalaureate Service Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Hale County College and Career Academy located at 19875 AL-69, Greensboro, AL 36744. Baccalaureate is a Christianity-based interdenominational celebration in honor of all high school graduates. This year’s featured speaker will be Mrs.... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 01, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word: $0.75.Payment required in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word: $0.95.Payment required in advance of publication. Card of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 01, 2025
Legal NoticeThe Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant.Responsibilities:Mail and post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts.Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned.You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse.Education: Minimum two years of college with computer... Read More
Tai Chi event set for Saturday, April 26 at Magnolia Grove
Every year, on the last Saturday of April, people all over the world gather in parks, community centers, and even online to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day! On this day, people from different countries practice together to promote peace, health, and unity. It’s like one big global high-five for health! “Come be... Read More
Appointments filling up fast as May 7 REAL ID deadline looms
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will go into effect on May 7, 2025. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license (known as STAR ID in Alabama) or... Read More
Cahaba River Society sponsoring Earth Week cleanup event today at Perry Lakes
The Cahaba River Society (CRS) invites community members from the Black Belt to make a difference in one of the most biodiverse rivers in the nation by participating in the annual CRS Earth Week Cleanup, held April 21-25, 2025. This week-long initiative will focus on removing litter and invasive species from the Cahaba River’s channel,... Read More
Friends of Hale County Library plans centennial gala for May 2 with music, auction, and informative lecture
The Friends of Hale County Library invite the community to a spectacular evening commemorating 100 years of literary heritage and cultural service. The library will host a Centennial Celebration Gala at the Engle Gallery on Friday, May 2, at 6:00 PM. This prestigious event will feature a silver auction and a special lecture by renowned... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for criminal mischief, FTA, controlled substance
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:April 14, 2025Christopher Keith Hardaway, 23, of Moundville, was arrested for failure to appear.Sandy Renaldo Lyles, 32, of Greensboro, was arrested for possession of marijuana in the first degree, failure to appear, and possession of a pistol by a person forbidden.Marquoise D.... Read More
National Day of Prayer will be held May 1 at courthouse
The annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 noon on the steps of the Hale County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro. In the event of rain, the gathering will move indoors to the Greensboro Baptist Church Family Life Center. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to... Read More
Council votes for hearing to consider rezoning Tuscaloosa Street property, makes road work payment
Greensboro City Council will hold a public meeting next month to rezone a property at 1106 Tuscaloosa Street. The Greensboro Planning Commission made the initial recommendation to rezone the property, which is a home, but is currently zoned as a business. Paul Bennefield, a member of the community who spoke at the meeting, said the... Read More