Greensboro Ministerial Association sets community 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
Low Country Boil is March 16 in Marion
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will host its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Female Seminary located at 204 West Monroe Street, Marion, Alabama. The event promises a traditional feast including shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. Live music for... Read More
Horseshoe Farm Fellows MacKenzie Christensen and Walker Ferry
Horseshoe Farm Fellows MacKenzie Christensen and Walker Ferry, who act as the organization’s “Hospital Fellows” for the Hale County Hospital, recently visited the Hale County Extension Office. The pair were recruiting participants and coordinating for the upcoming 2024 Main Street Community Festival, on Saturday, April 20. The group, seen here, features Christensen, Jovita Lewis of... Read More
Edwards charged with attempted murder after Feb. 23 shooting here
Greensboro Police have arrested a 36 year old man on charges of attempted murder here. Christopher Oneal Edwards, 36, of Greensboro, was arrested on February 29, 2024, on the charge of attempted murder. The criminal complaint against Edwards filed in Hale County District Criminal Court, alleges that he committed the offense on or about 7:00... Read More
DuBois, writer inspired by Greensboro, will sign books Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, March 10, the Hale County Library will be featuring the next installation of their ongoing library lecture series: a book signing with author, Elizabeth Dubois. The event will be at the Old Greensboro Hotel at 1202 Main Street. Dubois is the author of several novels, featuring the character Louisa Wilton. The Louisa saga... Read More
Irene W. Watkins
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, has claimed the life of a Greensboro woman. Irene W. Watkins, 59, was fatally injured when the 2014 Cadillac XTS she was a passenger in collided head-on with the 2006 International tractor-trailer driven by Emmett L. Dukes, 38, of Selma. Watkins was pronounced... Read More
Crawford defends position, Dussett is new commissioner after primary vote
Though turnout was low, over 2,000 Hale Countians came to the polls on Tuesday, March 5 to make their voices heard in the 2024 party primary elections. Incumbent Probate Judge Arthur Crawford successfully defended a challenge to his position in the Democratic primary from local business owner Larid Cole. Crawford received 63.22% of the vote,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 29, 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
Classifieds Week of Feb 22, 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
Richard L. Parker
Richard L. Parker, affectionately known as Scooter, was born on October 23, 1957, in Hale County to the late William Parker and Rosie Lee Frank Parker. He was a cherished member of the community, who departed this life on February 10, 2024, at the DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Richard was preceded in death by... Read More