St. Matthew A.M.E. says thank you to those who helped with tornado relief
The West Birmingham, Ensley, Greensboro District, under the leadership of Presiding Elder Gloria Hall and Rev. Joseph A. Hall Kr. pastor, of Saint Matthew A.M.E. Church Greensboro, thanks those who assisted them in their efforts to help the community of Sawyerville rebuild following the Feb. 3 tornado there. The WBEG District assisted in the disaster... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
National Hospital Week is this week from May 8th to 14th! This week of recognition occurs every year during the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, which is on May 12th. The holiday was established by the American Hospital Association to shine a spotlight on our many hospitals, health systems, and health care workers who strive... Read More
Margaret Marie Beard
Margaret Marie Taylor Beard died April 26 at the age of 85. She was born Oct. 16, 1936 in Greensboro to the late Johnie B. and Winnie Louise Taylor. Affectionately known as “Ree,” she attended school in Hale County. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Mary’s A.M.E. Church. She married the... Read More
LYD Outreach plans ‘Women to Women’ event for May 15 in Newbern
LYD Outreach will be hosting a “Women to Women” event on Sunday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m. Kimberly Skipper will serve as MC and host for the event which will be at the First Baptist Church Life Center in Newbern. Featured speakers will be Toni Love, Portia Shepherd and Minister Serena Frank.
Sign-up day is May 21 in Marion for ‘Pass the Mic’ summer camp in Newbern
Love Is What Love Does, in partnership with Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton and The Crab Box, will be having a signup event for the Pass the Mic Summer Camp. The signup event will be on Saturday, May 21, at The Crab Box in Marion, from 12 PM to 2 PM. The Crab Box will be... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville by Rita Lewis
Hope all had a HAPPY Mother’s Day! Congratulations to Coley Jacobs on her graduation, this past Sat. from University of West Alabama, with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree and her twin sister, Marah Jacobs with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education degree. They are the daughters of Wendy Matherson, of Moundville. Victoria White... 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.
HCSD reports five arrests over the past week, including former Akron clerk
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of its activities during the previous week: Arrests:5-2-22Jeremy S. Phillips, 40, of Akron was arrested for attempted rape, first degree. James Dylan Moakley, 24, of Moundville was arrested for failure to appear. Melvin Clay Thomas, Jr., 57, of Greensboro was arrested on a hold for court. 5-3-22Britt... Read More
Former Akron town clerk arrested for theft, ethics charges last Thursday
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment and arrest of Diann Taylor, the former town clerk for the town of Akron, in Hale County, on theft and ethics charges. Taylor, 42, who served as town clerk until November 2020, surrendered to authorities on Wednesday and was released on bond. The indictment charges Taylor with three... Read More
John Ferguson
John Ferrell Ferguson, age 89, of Greensboro, AL passed away May 4, 2022 at Hale County Hospital. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Greensboro. A graveside service followed at 1:30 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens in Tuscaloosa with the Rev. Dr. Mike... Read More