BBCF will have new president in October after longtime head Lucky plans to leave
Black Belt Community Foundation announced founding Chief Executive Officer and President Felecia Lucky plans to step down from her role, effective September 30, 2025. The board has unanimously appointed Black Belt native Christopher Spencer, the foundation’s Chief Community Engagement Officer, to succeed Lucky. Lucky, who has led the foundation throughout its entire 21-year history, is... Read More
GPD reports incidents of harassment, identity theft, menacing, domestic violence
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests:June 30, 2025Telvin White, 30, of Greensboro was arrested for domestic violence 3rd degree (assault). Incidents:June 22, 2025Harassment was reported on Ward Street. June 24, 2025Identity theft was reported on Persimmon Road. Domestic violence 3rd degree was reported in Pickens Quarters. June 28, 2025Menacing was... Read More
One hundred fifty-seventh annual homecoming service will be July 13 at Mars Hill M.B.C.
The congregation of Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 157th Church Anniversary and Annual Homecoming during morning worship on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. This year’s guests will include Pastor Richard Bennett and the Palestine Baptist Church family. Church leaders say they are looking forward to welcoming... Read More
CORRECTION: Hill, not Harris, requested to be replaced on G’boro Parks and Rec board
In a recent article concerning the Greensboro Park and Recreation Board, The Watchman incorrectly reported that Susie Harris did not wish to be reappointed. In fact, Ms. Harris, who serves as chairman of the board, wrote a letter stating that Mr. Theodore Hill did not wish to be appointed. We regret the error and are... Read More
Rural Disability Support Fair July 7 in Greensboro
The Alabama Department of Mental Health will host the Open Doors: Rural Disability Support Fair on July 7, 2025, from 5pm- 7pm at the Hale County College and Career Academy. Advocacy organizations and local service providers will be on hand offering assistance with employment, healthcare, housing, education, and legal issues. Family and caregiver support, transition... Read More
Son of Moundville resident promoted to U.S. Army Colonel
Colonel Edwin “Les” Minges III was awarded a US Army War college research fellowship at Tel Aviv University, in Israel. Upon finishing and graduating, recently, he was promoted to full Colonel. L.K. Minges, of Market Street and employee of Moundville Ace Hardware, celebrated his son’s promotion to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army.... Read More
Cottrell named to President’s List at Lawson State
Wilnesha Cottrell of Greensboro, AL was named to the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester at Lawson State Community College. Wilnesha was one of 164 students named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. President’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 4.0, consisting of a minimum course load of no fewer than twelve... Read More
Four will vie for Greensboro mayor’s position August 26
Competitive races will be held for municipal offices in all Hale County municipalities except town of Akron With Alabama’s 2025 municipal elections set for Tuesday, August 26, the qualification period for candidates has officially closed. There will be competitive races in several Hale County towns, though in at least one, no election will be held... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 03, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 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) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE A BILLTO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT Relating to Perry County; to establish a new voting center. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. There is established a new voting center in Perry County to serve the voters of Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. The new voting center shall be located... Read More