Maple Lee Hunter
Minister Maple Lee Hunter, 88, of Faunsdale, Alabama, passed away on January 21, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1936, to Mattie and Edmond Coleman. She was a devoted mother, homemaker, and minister who dedicated her life to her faith and family. Maple grew up in the Faunsdale area and attended Greer’s School and... Read More
Roosevelt Harris
Roosevelt Harris, 81, a resident of Sawyerville, Alabama, was born on April 5, 1943, in Hale County to the late Maple L. Harris and Johnny Murray. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church of Sawyerville, which... Read More
Sherrill Thomas Todd
Sister Sherrill Thomas Todd, born August 6, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Bell III and Mary Florence Thomas. She remained a devoted member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church throughout her life. She graduated... Read More
Cora Brantley Harris
Cora L. Brantley Harris, 62, of Sawyerville, passed away on January 14 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1962, in Hale County to the late Willie Neil Shepherd and Henry Shepherd Sr. A woman of faith, she accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Matthew Baptist... Read More
John Frederick Thomas
John Frederick Thomas, 91, of Greensboro, Alabama went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025 at Moundville Health and Rehab surrounded by his family. Services were held at Greensboro Baptist Church on Monday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Dee McGuire and Bro. Steve Vernon presiding. Visitation was held one hour prior... Read More
Local students named to Director’s List for Univ. of Ala. Early College
For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director’s List obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term. Local students include: Arielle Agomo of Moundville (35474) attends Hillcrest High School. Taelor Brooke Devore of Moundville (35474) attends Southern Academy. Will Kyser of Greensboro (36744) attends Southern Academy. Jaylan... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating National Women Physician Day at Hale County Hospital On February 3, 2025, we proudly celebrate National Women Physicians Day, honoring the contributions of female doctors across the country. This day marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree in 1849. Her groundbreaking achievement... Read More
John Michael “Big Mike” Kynard
John Michael “Big Mike” Kynard, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Shelby Baptist Hospital. He was born on Monday, March 5, 1956 to John Lewis and Gladys Montz Kynard. Mike graduated from Greensboro West High School in 1974. He went to work upon graduation with the Alabama State Highway Department. He... Read More
2025 Sawyerville 5k Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 15 at St. Paul’s in Greensboro
Greensboro is gearing up to host the Sawyerville Annual 5K Run/Walk event, scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at 9:00 a.m. The race will begin at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro. The entry fee is $25 per participant. The Sawyerville Project, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, is dedicated to creating opportunities for... Read More
Chef Erica Allen holds pop-up at Abadir’s cottage for month of February
Studio Abadir’s in Greensboro has announced a “Pasta and Pie Pop-Up” beginning February 6. Throughout the month of February, the Abadir’s cottage at 902 Whelan Street will be hosting Chef Erica Allen for a month of lunches, dinners, and cooking classes in Greensboro. Allen, a Selma native, operates Darke Pines, a restaurant/butcher shop with her... Read More