Ward, convicted in 2003 murder of Brad Arrington, has parole hearing this week
Eddie O’Neal Ward, 45, is scheduled for a hearing before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles this Thursday, May 26. Ward, who is from Hale County, is currently incarcerated in Alabama’s Elmore Correctional Facility on charges of murder. A Hale County jury convicted Ward in December of 2006 for the murder of Stephen Bradley... Read More
ALDOT: State may see higher-than-normal Memorial Day weekend traffic
The Alabama Department of Transportation expects the number of vehicles on Alabama’s roadways to be higher than normal this weekend as the Memorial Day holiday officially kicks off the summer travel season. Drivers should plan for increased traffic and allow extra time to reach their destination. For the safety of the traveling public and highway... Read More
Greensboro artist, wood-worker 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
Judy Lee Fondren Bowles
Judy Lee (Fondren) Bowles, 68, of Warrenton, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2022. She was born to Allen Patterson Fondren and Isabel Duncan Fondren in Moundville, AL on July 15, 1953. Judy graduated from Hale County High School, and went on to Livingston University after graduation. She was married to Charles... Read More
Donate to help with upkeep at Burroughs Cemetery
If you have a family member resting in the Burroughs Cemetery, please send a contribution for the upkeep and maintenance to: Burroughs Cemetery Fund, c/o Samuel Ryan, 8890 County Road 32, Greensboro, AL 36744.
Thomaston will host Watermelon Festival on June 25
The Town of Thomaston will be host to a Watermelon Festival on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the old Marengo County High School building, located at 21461 Range St. in Thomaston. The festival has been organized to help promote and raise funds for the refurbishment of... Read More
25 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 15, 1997
Jay and Owens to be in the mayoral run-off June 3 – In what should have been about an 1800-vote turnout, Greensboro voters showed much apathy to the special mayoral race Tuesday and gave John C. Jay, Jr., the incumbent mayor, 664 votes while his closest opponent, John Owens, polled 642 votes. Robert H. McMillan’s... Read More
Donate to Pleasant Valley Cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Ren Kynard, 1605 Water Oak Rd., Greensboro.
Sunshine School alumni picnic set for July 2
There will be an alumni picnic on July 2 for alumni of Sunshine High School in Newbern. The picnic is scheduled to go from 4:00 p.m. until and will be held at the Newbern Ball Park. The organizers are asking all classes who plan to have a setup there to provide a donation of $50... Read More
Donate to medical expense fund for Caleb Mitchell
On Nov. 7, 2021, Caleb Mitchell was involved in a near-fatal car accident. He has had numerous surgeries and has been unable to work. In February, he lost his health insurance and savings have run out. There has been an account set up at the Bank of Moundville to help with his expenses. Donations may... Read More