Akron Library gears up for summer
The Akron Public Library presents “A Summer Garden of Learning” for children ages 4 and 5 in the surrounding Hale County area. The program will be facilitated by former educator Lelia Daniel who has experience in early childhood education. Content of the program is designed to teach the basic preparation needed to help young learners... Read More
National Day of Prayer observance is today at Hale County Courthouse
This year’s local National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday May, 5th at 12:00 noon and will be taking place on the Hale County Courthouse steps in Greensboro. This year’s theme is “Exalt the Lord who has established us!” from Colossians 2:6-7. This annual observance is sponsored by the Greensboro Ministerial Association and by... Read More
Hale County Library, Friends thank donors for successful Spring drive
As the Hale County Library Friends’ Drive is winding down, the Library Board and staff sincerely express immense gratitude for the outpour of community support. Anyone still wanting to donate is welcome to do so at any time and with any amount. All donations contribute to the library’s ability to support our community with programming,... Read More
HCSD reports four arrests over last week
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of its activities during the previous week: Arrests Lorenzo Williams, 39, of Greensboro was arrested April 25 for attempting to elude. Jerry Lemat Bates, 37, of Newbern was arrested for domestic violence, third degree and failure to appear on April 26. Timothy Tripp, 41, of Gallion was... Read More
GPD makes arrest for stolen, forged Kynard Logging checks
Greensboro Police Department arrested Jerry LeMat Bates, 36, on a slew of charges last week, including the theft and forgery of checks from a well-known local business. Police Chief Mike Hamilton said Monday that his department expects to make more arrests in relation to the theft of checks, which were subsequently forged, from Kynard Logging. Bates... Read More
Hale County Soil and Water announces annual poster contest winners
Congratulations to the 2022 “Healthy Soil Healthy Life” poster contest winners. First Place winner is Lyniya Washington, a Sixth Grader at Greensboro Middle School; Second Place winner is Carlie Odom, a Sixth Grader at Southern Academy, and Third Place Winner is Silas Washburn, a Sixth Grader at Southern Academy. Hale County Soil and Water Conservation... Read More
Greensboro artist, woodworker 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
75 Years Ago
in the Greensboro Watchman May 1, 1947 The Hale County Historical Society will have its spring meeting at the site of the old Green Springs School, near Havana, at 11 o’clock this morning (Thursday), at which time a marker honoring Dr. Henry Tutwiler, noted educator, will be dedicated. The trail to the old school will... Read More
100 Years Ago
in the Greensboro Watchman May 4, 1922 The officers of Akron were fortunate in capturing another still there last week which was in operation at the time. We are looking forward to the time when Akron will be a law abiding town. H O G G L E S V I L L E NEWS:... Read More