The Greensboro Watchman

Austin Barnette Faught, age 26, of Northport, Alabama, went to be with God December 24th, 2024. He was born May 15, 1998. Visitation for the family was held at Magnolia Chapel North Saturday, January 4th at 11 a.m. The memorial service was held immediately following in the chapel at 12 p.m. Austin was preceded in...

HCSD reports arrests for marijuana, DUI, resisting

Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests: December 17, 2024Bernard Jones, 50, of Ensley, was arrested for possession of marijuana 1st degree and failure to appear. December 19, 2024Timothy L. Brantley, 35, of Sawyerville, was arrested for child support. December 20, 2024Henry Lee Conner, 68, of Greensboro, was...

GPD reports arrests for assault, domestic violence, DUI

Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: December 15, 2024A domestic incident was reported at the Inn Motel located at 1302 State Street. December 17, 2024Harassment was reported in the 1100 block of Main Street. December 19, 2024Harassment was reported in the 250 block of County Road 28. December 21, 2024A...

Hobson marks 34 years of serving Christmas dinner to Greensboro community

For the past 34 years, and this year was no different, Ms. Ola M. Hobson has hosted hundreds of free communal meals every year for anyone who walks through her doors. She remains a cornerstone in communities for her kindhearted approach to food insecurity, yet the meals prepared tell only half of her story. To...

BBB gives tips on hassle-free holiday returns

Holiday returns are often more challenging than explaining to your loved ones why you returned their thoughtful gift. With varying store policies and evolving return practices during the holiday season, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama is providing essential tips to help shoppers navigate the return process smoothly. While many retailers...

Annual Alabama catfish industry conference will be Thursday, January 9 in Marion Junction

The 2025 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction. This meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served and there will be a drawing for several door prizes. Registration begins at 8:00am and...

Uniontown woman arrested on sexual abuse charges December 28

Kaliera Tarshae Foster, a 25-year-old resident of Uniontown, has been charged with two felonies stemming from an alleged incident involving a minor that occurred earlier this year. According to court records filed in Perry County, Foster is accused of first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy. The charges relate to an incident on March 1, 2024,...

West Alabama Regional Planning Organization will meet Jan. 21 in Hale Co.

West Alabama Regional Planning Organization will meet Jan. 21 in Hale Co. The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold the following meetings: 1. Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Bibb County – Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Brent City Hall, 22 1st Street, Brent, AL Fayette County – Tuesday, January 28, 2025,...

Shepard dies Dec. 28 in single vehicle crash near Uniontown