Jimmy Lee Parker, Jr.
Jimmy Lee Parker Jr., affectionately known as JP, was born on November 11, 1977, to Jimmy Parker Sr. and the late Mary Parker. He departed this life on February 9, 2024, at his home in Florida. Remembered as an amazing man who was deeply committed to his family, he gave much love and was loved... Read More
Lucille Long Owens
Lucille Long Owens was born on February 5, 1934, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at DCH Regional Medical Center to the late Rev. Willie James Long, Sr. and Erma Copridge Long. Lucille confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health precluded further service. She was a devoted... Read More
Nancy L. Ward
Sister Nancy L. Ward, affectionately known to family and friends as “Toull,” was born on October 8, 1947, to the late Annie Augusta Ward and Woodrow Wilson Ward of Greensboro, AL. She passed away on February 9, 2024 at age 76. A dedicated member of St. Mary Church, she had confessed Christ at an early... Read More
Jessie Bryant
Jessie “Bubba” Bryant, age 74, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on August 1, 1949, Jessie was known affectionately as “Bubba” to his friends and family, a man who will be remembered for his warmth and presence in the community. A public viewing was held on February 23, from 2:00 PM... Read More
Sammy Ray Ragland
Sammy Ray Ragland, age 64, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 21, 2024. Funeral services were held at Jennings Chapel Methodist Church in Northport, AL on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Visitation was held from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm in the church sanctuary. Burial immediately followed in... Read More
Robert Collins
Robert L. “Bob” Collins Sr. of Gallion, Alabama passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 83 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Demopolis at 11:00 am with Bro. Carl Williams & Bro. Scott Stevens officiating and Kirk... Read More
Ernest Bruce Thomas
Ernest Bruce Thomas, 69 of Greensboro, AL went to his eternal home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1954, to George E. Thomas and Lottis Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; his son, Chris Thomas (Kimberly), and his sister, Gretta Otts... Read More
Council votes to ask for city attorney’s opinion on housing for former inmates
Greensboro City Council voted at their meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 27 to ask for an opinion from the city attorney on the use of a residential property on Main Street as housing for former prisoners. The project, which has apparently been operating for some time, is sponsored by Third Street Church of God. It was... Read More
Recent data: Tough times for Alabama farmers
Recently released data is lending extra credence to Alabama farmers’ reality: Times are tough. High input costs, low profit margins and farm consolidation helped shrink Alabama’s overall farm numbers from 2017 to 2022. Alabama lost 8% of farms in that period, according to U.S. Census of Agriculture data released Feb. 13. The Yellowhammer State had... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, we make it our priority to pursue and promote healing, improved health, and improved quality of life of the residents of Hale County and surrounding communities. We focus on relationship and community- centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved health and quality of life of our... Read More