Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, shedding light on a commonly misunderstood yet prevalent health condition affecting millions of women. Hale County Hospital, with its commitment to relationship-based care and a focus on primary care, plays a crucial role in raising awareness about endometriosis, offering quality care to those in need. So, what’s endometriosis? Well, it’s... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 6, 2024
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY CASE NO. 24- Estate of Edith Faye Swindal Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the last Will and Testament of the decedent, having been granted to the undersigned, on the 14th day of February, 2024, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 06, 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
Deadline Friday for new Farmers’ Market logo design contest
Friday, March 8, is the deadline for the South Street Farmers Market Logo Design Contest. Four designs will be chosen as the top choices, with the winner’s design being selected for the official market logo. The South Street Farmers Market will open in June of this year. The Watchman will also be featuring many of... Read More
Animal Shelter puts out call for disinfectant donations
The Hale County Animal Shelter has put a call for donations of Clorox disinfectant bleach. The shelter requests that the label must read “Kills 99.9% of viruses” on the front label. Donations may be dropped off at the Hale County Animal Shelter. While there, take a look at the many animals they have up for... Read More
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