Classifieds Week of Mar 21, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met here on March 19
The Magnolia Homemakers and Community leaders held their monthly meeting for March at the Hale County Extension Office on Tuesday, March 19 in Greensboro. Pam Hamilton, President, called the meeting to order and offered the devotional. Hamilton also led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance. Anne Bailey read the minutes of the previous meeting... Read More
St. Paul District Matrons’ auxiliary will meet March 30 here
The St Paul District’s Matron’s Auxiliary will host its regularly scheduled 5th Saturday meeting on March 30, 2024 at the District Building at 10am. Everyone is encouraged to attend and share ideas for Kingdom building and unity.
City of Gboro sets municipal court amnesty day for April 11
The City of Greensboro is offering an Amnesty Day on April 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The amnesty program provides an opportunity for those with certain municipal court charges to clear their case without the concern of being physically arrested. Amnesty is offered to all individuals who have received traffic or parking tickets, failed to... Read More
Walking Wednesdays final session is March 27
Walking Wednesdays, an initiative from Move Alabama and promoted by the Hale County Alabama Extension Office, will hold its final session of the month on Wednesday, March 27 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Extension agents invite community members to join in a supported walk for one hour each week to promote the benefits of walking.... Read More
Hale County Extension hosting FAMACHA workshop on March 27
The Hale County Extension Office will be hosting a FAMACHA Card Certification Workshop on Wednesday, March 27, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Extension Agents invite those interested in gaining skills in parasite identification, body condition scoring, proper smart drenching techniques, and management strategies for the reduction of parasites in small ruminant populations. This participating... Read More
Hale County Health Dept. offering low-cost eye exams from April to June
Hale County Health Department will be offering eye health examinations on Thursday, April 18 and Thursday, June 13 to area citizens. Comprehensive eye exams start at just $20, with those needing glasses ranging from $40 to $60. These exams will include a diabetes eye exam. This is a retinal eye exam that can detect eye... Read More
Greensboro Ministerial Association sets annual Palm Sunday service
The Greensboro Ministerial Association has announced its Annual Community Palm Sunday service, scheduled for March 24th at Greensboro Baptist Church, located at 908 Main Street. The service will commence at 5:30 PM, with no preceding choir practice this year. Rev. Rob Jackson of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions will deliver the sermon. Musical... Read More
Britain Burnette of Greensboro and Savannah Smalley of Akron
Britain Burnette of Greensboro and Savannah Smalley of Akron were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday, March 17 at a ceremony held in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. Pictured L-R are PBCI Tribal Council Member Keith Martin;... Read More
New law aims to crack down on distracted driving in Alabama
A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehiclerelated fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehiclerelated fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by distracted drivers.... Read More