The Greensboro Watchman

In celebration of Alabama Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Initiative, Magnolia Grove is thrilled to host “Birds in the Decorative Arts,” an exhibit curated by University of Alabama professor lan Crawford, in conjunction with the Alabama Historical Commission and Historic Magnolia Grove Foundation. The 19th century showcased its love for nature, and birds in particular, in...

Hoggle awarded scholarship in accounting at Troy

Haley Hoggle of Moundville, AL was among the students recognized for outstanding achievements in academics during the Accountancy Day Award Ceremony at Troy University. Hoggle received the The Kassouf & Company Endowed Scholarship. Accountancy Day was held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Troy Campus. Troy University is a public, historic, international university with and...

Patrick wins Moundville District 5 council runoff by margin of two votes Tues.

Susie Patrick won Tuesday’s runoff for the Moundville Town Council District 5 seat, defeating Gwendolyn Tinker 41–39, according to unofficial totals reported Tuesday night. The race advanced to a runoff after the Aug. 26 municipal election produced no majority winner. In that first round, Patrick led with 24 votes to Tinker’s 21, while Timothy Dillard...

Fundraiser set Oct. 5 for Jeremy Burger after Walmart knife attack

A community benefit concert is planned next week to help Jeremy Burge and his family with medical bills and other expenses following the July 15 stabbing at the Demopolis Walmart. The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. at The Stable, 1120 Main St., with $10 admission. According to organizers, the lineup...

Defendants file responses, requests for evidence in Newbern sewer suit

Defendants have begun answering Marla and Laird Cole’s lawsuit over alleged releases from Newbern’s wastewater system, generally denying liability and forcing the case into discovery. The Town of Newbern filed its answer on Sept. 18, denying wrongdoing and demanding strict proof while admitting only limited background facts. Engineering firm 5020 Engineering Resource Group and Dennis...

Southern Academy’s 2025 Homecoming Court announced

Southern Academy’s 2025 Homecoming Court is as follows: back row, from left, Jaclyn Doss, senior maid; Anna Kate Morrison, homecoming queen; Cason Sexton, homecoming king; and Mary Elizabeth Kyser, junior maid. Seated are Carlie Odom, sophomore maid; Hailey Johnston, freshman maid; Brynlee Lawrence, eighthgrade maid; and Aubree Clary, seventhgrade maid.

Friends of Hale County Animals to hold spay/neuter drive Oct. 11

Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) wants to encourage everyone to spay and neuter their pets. To help accomplish this, they are offering pet owners in Hale County the opportunity to spay or neuter their pets for free! FHCA will host their second spay and neuter drive for Hale County residents on October 11th, 2025...

Men’s health talk sponsored by UAB set for September 27 in Newbern

The Hale County UAB CHA Group will host a Men’s Health Talk focused on Prostate Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newbern City Hall. Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton is the featured speaker. The program will cover getting screened, what to expect, and health tips. Light refreshments will...

Council approves severe weather tax holiday, makes lease payment