Hale County native, Auburn student earns 2024 ALFA agriculture scholarship
The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists. Seventy-seven students were recognized Sept. 23 during the annual awards program at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. The partnership between the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) and county Farmers Federations awarded $136,000 to undergraduates pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields... Read More
Hurricane Helene takes aim at Gulf Coast, may impact Black Belt this week
As Hurricane Helene intensifies and tracks toward the Florida Gulf Coast, residents of Alabama’s Black Belt, including Hale and Perry counties, are urged to stay weather-aware. While the most severe impacts are predicted further east, Helene’s large size and potential westward shift mean that heavy rains and gusty winds could affect our region as the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Sep 27, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (InHale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE(Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20,95¢ per word. Payable in advance of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 27, 2024
Legal Notice THE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF PERRY To: Geneva LancasterAndrew HawkinsJohnny ColemanConstance ColemanEric Lorenzo SmithDevin ClarkDavid L. Clark, IIIAny heir at law of Gloria Nelson not listed above NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT WILL TO PROBATE Lula Smith has filed a Petition to Admit the Will of Gloria Nelson to Probate... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 19, 2024
Legal Notice THE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF PERRY To: Geneva LancasterAndrew HawkinsJohnny ColemanConstance ColemanEric Lorenzo SmithDevin ClarkDavid L. Clark, IIIAny heir at law of Gloria Nelson not listed above NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT WILL TO PROBATE Lula Smith has filed a Petition to Admit the Will of Gloria Nelson to Probate... Read More
Lakaeesha Jones
Lakaeesha Jones was born on August 15, 1981, and passed away on August 29, 2024. Funeral services for Lakaeesha Jones were held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Washington & Paige Chapel. Lakaeesha Jones was born to Arthur Taylor and Patricia Jones Tubbs. She was the first of three children born into... Read More
Lacey will speak at Hale County Library on Sept. 19
The Friends of Hale County Library will host a special community lecture on September 19, 2024, featuring Lou Lacey, a licensed professional counselor and educator from Birmingham, Alabama. The event will take place at the Hale County Library, located at 1103 Main St., Greensboro, AL 36744, and will begin at 5:30 PM. Lou Lacey, who... Read More
Community meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 on improvements to Smith/Hwy. 69 park
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Board invites all community members to attend a special meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the pavilion located in 69/Smith Park. This meeting provides an opportunity for residents to offer their input on improvements and additions they would like to see... Read More
Two students from Hale entered UA’s Early College program for summer 2024
A total of 298 students enrolled in UA Early College during Summer Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students to... Read More
Flora Cook Taylor
Flora Cook Taylor, age 92 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on August 19, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama surrounded by family and friends who loved her. Services were held at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Prior to the service starting at 12:45 in the afternoon, there was... Read More