Secretary of State: Less than one week left to register for Alabama’s March primary election
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that there isless than one week left to register to vote before the 2024 Primary Election. “As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Secretary Allen. “Voter participation in safe,... Read More
Local family named division winner in 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family
The 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family finalists were announced Feb. 10 during Young Farmers Conference in Gulf Shores. They are the Wendlands of Autauga County; the Dixons of Lee County; and the Loveladys of Talladega County. From left are Federation State Young Farmers Committee Chair and Mobile County farmer Dillon Turk, the Wendlands, the Dixons,... Read More
A large tree fell across North Tuscaloosa Street
A large tree fell across North Tuscaloosa Street in Greensboro on Monday afternoon, taking down power lines and transformers along with it. In addition to backing up traffic as far back as Main Street, the damage to power lines was significant. Some residents’ power was not restored until nearly 9:00 p.m. that evening as crews... Read More
Shooting at Texaco ends in Marion’s first murder of 2024
A shooting in the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 8 has ended in Marion’s first murder of 2024. A criminal complaint filed in Perry County District Court on Monday, Feb. 12 names Oliver Lewis Kynard, 46, as the suspect in the shooting death of Terrance T. Shaw, 30. The incident occurred at the Texaco... Read More
GABTA sets informational meeting for February 20
Greensboro Area Business and Tourism Association invites everyone to the first of what it is calling a Greensboro Community Calendar Meeting on February 20th at 5:30pm at Horseshoe Farm Ballroom located at 1202 Main Street. This meeting is open to everyone who wants to learn or share about the different events coming up in Greensboro... Read More
Oakwood Cemetery annual meeting set for February 27
Oakwood Cemetery Association’s yearly meeting will be on February 27th at 6:00 pm at Citizens Bank conference room. The meeting is open to anyone who is a member of the Oakwood Cemetery Association. The Association asks that all fall/winter/Christmas flowers be removed by the end of March. Any fall/winter/Christmas arrangements left on graves will be... Read More
Greensboro Baptist Church plans women’s conference for February 16 & 17
On Feb. 16 from 6:00-8:45 p.m. and Feb. 17 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon the GBC will host a conference for women – entitled Beauty for Ashes. This free, 2-day conference will be held at Greensboro Baptist Church. Women belonging to any church in the Greensboro area are invited to attend. Please e-mail your RSVP by... Read More
Apparent shooting in Greensboro over weekend, few details available
Few details were available as of press time, but numerous Greensboro residents reported hearing a rapid series of shots fired early Sunday morning. The shots could be heard in the West Main Street vicinity, as well as in the Demopolis-Street area, and in other parts of town as well. Initial reports are that the shots... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 15, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF: IN THE PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA THE ESTATE OF GERALD BRETT HUGHEY, DECEASED CASE NO.: 24- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration upon the Estate of the decedent, having been granted to the undersigned, on 9 day of January, 2024, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 08, 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