West Alabama Women in Agriculture event a success
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Marengo County Extension Office successfully hosted the 2026 West Alabama Women in Agriculture Event in Linden, Alabama. The educational program provided participants with valuable hands-on learning experiences and direct engagement with Extension professionals across a variety of disciplines. The event featured a diverse lineup of Extension agents and specialists... Read More
Rev. Joan Andrew Bell
Rev. Joan Andrew Bell peacefully transitioned on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when he was called home to rest. He was 79. He was born on April 3, 1947, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to the late Elijah and Fannie Bell. At an early age, Joan accepted Christ, confessing his faith and uniting with St. John Baptist... Read More
William Franklin Martin
William Franklin Martin, 88, of Marion, Alabama, passed away April 30, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services were held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Waycross Bible Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama, with Bro. Randall Crotts officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
It’s no secret that I love a cookbook. In fact, it’s from reading all these cookbooks in our kitchen that was the impetus for this little weekly correspondence. This Spring, I had lofty ideas of full garden beds and loaves of leavened bread every week. Life, however, has a way of throwing us curve balls; and... Read More
Technology Center will hold open house here May 14
The John E. Owens Jr. Educational & Technology Center in Greensboro will hold an open house on Wednesday, May 14, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 1109 Main Street. The event will offer a first look at new programs designed to serve residents of all ages, including a Senior Tech Hour for older adults learning... Read More
Engle Gallery to host free lecture on abstract art as part of America 250 celebration
The Engle Gallery in Greensboro will host a free lecture by Kitty Johnson on Friday, May 22, at 5:00 p.m. as part of the city’s America 250 celebration events. Johnson will present “Abstract Art in America: From Its Early Folk Art Roots to the Modern Era.” The gallery said it will be hosting several activities... Read More
Update: Clarification on story from April 2 edition
An article in the April 2 edition of the Watchman, “Six charged with hunting violations in Hale County,” reported that Bradley Wayne Beard, 30, of Moundville, remained in custody as of March 30 following his March 27 arrest on a charge of hunting without landowner permission. That information was drawn from the Alabama court record... Read More
National Day of Prayer observance will be May 7 at Hale Co. courthouse steps
The 2026 National Day of Prayer observance in Greensboro will be held on Thursday, May 7, at 12 noon on the steps of the Hale County Courthouse. This year’s theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seek Him in All Generations!” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24. The Greensboro Ministerial Association and surrounding churches invite the... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for murder, disorderly conduct
Arrests 04-28-2026 Kaviona Cydella Williams, 28, Greensboro, was arrested for two counts of child support. Da’Juante Thomas, 21, Greensboro, was arrested for discharge of a firearm into an unoccupied building or vehicle and discharge of a firearm into an occupied dwelling. 04-30-2026 Christopher Keith York, 38, Greensboro, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance... Read More
Uniontown woman killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 80 May 3
A Uniontown woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 80 in Dallas County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Kimeia A. Bennett, 43, was fatally injured when the 2011 Hyundai Sonata in which she was a passenger left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and overturned at approximately 3:50... Read More