Fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be held here Aug. 1-3
The fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will take place August 1–3, 2025, highlighting the birds, landscapes, and history of Alabama’s Black Belt region. Organized by Alabama Audubon, the festival brings together birders, ecotourism advocates, and history enthusiasts for a weekend of field trips, music, and community programming. The festival kicks off Friday at 5... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 17, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer. Each additional word: 75¢. Payment is required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer. Each additional word: 95¢. Payment is required in advance... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 17, 2025
Legal NoticePUBLICATION DATES: July 10, 2025, July 17, 2025, July 24, 2025NEWSPAPER: Greensboro Watchman MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lizzie Plenty Hudson and Curtis Lee Hudson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., on June 18, 2004,... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for animal cruelty, theft of property, failure to appear, murder
Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the follow report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests: June 23, 2025Kadarius Everson, 24, of Uniontown, was arrested for failure to appear. June 25, 2025Gary James Snow, 68, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for theft of property, third degree. June 27, 2025Joel Paul Brown, 38, of Greensboro, was arrested for... Read More
Mt. Hebron will celebrate 182nd homecoming at service on Sunday, July 27
Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 186 County Road 34, Akron, will celebrate its 182nd Homecoming on Sunday, July 27th, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Richard Collier will bring the morning message with 2nd Mile as guest singers. Lunch and afternoon singing will follow the morning service. Everyone is invited. For further information or information, please contact... Read More
Homecoming service will be July 13 at Mars Hill M.B.C.
The congregation of Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 157th Church Anniversary and Annual Homecoming during morning worship on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. This year’s guests will include Pastor Richard Bennett and the Palestine Baptist Church family. Church leaders say they are looking forward to welcoming... Read More
West Alabama RPO sets upcoming meetings, including in Hale
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold the following meetings: Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) * Bibb County – Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Brent City Hall, 22 1st Street, Brent, AL * Fayette County – Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – Fayette County Commission Chamber, 103 1st Avenue NW,... Read More
Council votes to rescind Fiber Network agreement, gets reports from most department heads
Mary Bragg, Pearl Shepherd, Ashley Kyser, KaTerriaeial Lewis, and Bobbie Curtis were issued certificates of election during Greensboro City Council’s July 8th meeting. In accordance with Alabama Code section 11-46-26, which outlines proceedings where only one candidate or nominee is seeking office, each of the current five Councilmembers will begin a new term on the... Read More
Dinner will help raise funds for Hale Co. Hospital emergency room renovations
An effort is underway to support upcoming renovations to the Hale County Hospital Emergency Room, with a community fundraiser scheduled for Friday, July 19. The event, hosted by Gvillo Lodge and local volunteers, will include a plated meal, live music, and a silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds will go toward... Read More
Alabama appeals court issues ruling in long-running Safe House dispute, says board can go forward with operations
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling in a years-long legal battle over the rightful leadership of the Safe House Black History Museum in Greensboro, siding with the board led by Louis Burroughs Jr. and affirming its authority to govern the historic institution. The unanimous decision, issued May 9 and... Read More