Christmas tree safety tips to help families avoid holiday fire hazards
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow very quickly. Here’s are some safety tips to help keep your holiday and home safe and bright. PICKING THE TREE• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when... Read More
Ivey announces $4 million for low income utility assistance in West Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $44.5 million to 18 community agencies that provide emergency assistance to help low-income households cover the costs of staying warm during the winter and cool during the summer. “Unfortunately, there are times when some Alabama families must decide between paying utility costs and other essential expenses like buying medicine... Read More
Sherrill Neeland Kirk
Sherrill Neeland Kirk, 84, was born October 28, 1940, in Greensboro, Alabama to the late Perry Neeland Kirk and Estelle Johnson Kirk. Sherrill passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his daughters’ home with his wife, daughter and grandsons by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothersin-... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for FTA, attempting to elude
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s activity over the past week: Arrests:December 12, 2024 – Joe Ray Smith, 40, of Greensboro, was arrested for contempt of court.December 13, 2024 – John Lambert Brown, 54, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for failure to appear.Laregan Tubbs Curry, 45, of Greensboro, was arrested for... Read More
Classifieds Week of Dec 19, 2024
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word over 20 is 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word over 20 is 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of December 19, 2024
Legal Notice PUBLICATION DATES: November 28, 2024, December 5, 2024, December 12, 2024 NEWSPAPER: Greensboro Watchman MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Justin I Green and Peggy M. Green, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.... Read More
Perry County’s annual Christmas Tour to include eight historic sites Sat. Dec. 14
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society is preparing for its annual Christmas Tour of Homes, set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour will highlight eight historic sites across Marion, offering attendees a chance to delve into the county’s history and architecture, all dressed in... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
An Alternative to Short- Term Skilled Nursing Facility Stays: Swing Bed Services at Hale County Hospital Recovering from illness, injury, or surgery can be a challenging journey, especially when additional care is required before returning home. Hale County Hospital offers a valuable resource to assist patients during this transitional period: Swing Bed. This unique service... Read More
Churches plan community Christmas event for December 15th
The Antioch Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Ferrel Caddell, and Bay Springs A.M.E. Zion Church, led by the Rev. Joseph Finch, are coming together to sponsor the First Annual Community Christmas Celebration. This joyous event is an invitation for everyone in the community to come together in the spirit of the season. The... Read More
Hoover woman charged with first-degree theft, criminal mischief in Hale
Erica Tashay Bennett, 26, of Hoover, Alabama, is facing charges of first-degree theft of property and first-degree criminal mischief stemming from incidents alleged to have occurred on September 21, 2023, in Hale County. She was arrested on December 6 by Hale County authorities and is currently in custody. Her bond has been set at $20,000.... Read More