Hale schools will close Nov. 20-24 for Thanksgiving
Hale County Schools will be closed for the week of Monday, November 20, through Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holidays. School will resume on its normal schedule beginning Monday, November 27.
Greensboro downtown Christmas celebration, parade, more Dec. 8-9
The Greensboro Christmas Parade Committee is thrilled to announce the 2023 Annual Greensboro Christmas Celebration, themed “A Hometown Christmas.” This festive event will commence on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 6 p.m., featuring a variety of holiday activities to kick off the season. The celebration will begin with a Christmas Choir Concert, followed by performances... Read More
Mary Louise Reed Greene
Mary Louise Reed Greene, affectionately known as “Soot,” was born on December 7, 1944, and departed this life on November 2, 2023, at the age of 78. She dedicated her life to her faith as a member of First Baptist Church in Newbern, Alabama, and was known for her participation in many church organizations. She... Read More
Jessie James Conner
Jessie James Conner, born January 3, 1952, passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 71. A lifelong resident of Eutaw, Alabama, Jessie was a member of Starlight Temple Holiness Church where he served until his health declined. Remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and an avid Alabama football fan, Jessie’s acts... Read More
David Matthew Frye
David Matthew Frye, age 45 of Moundville, passed away November 6, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Moundville at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 16, 2023 with Rev. Dax Lancaster officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. He is preceded in death by... Read More
Greensboro High School announces All A, All A&B honor rolls for latest term
Greensboro High School has announced the school’s All A and B Honor Roll for the most recent academic term. The students recognized are as follows: In the 9th grade, the students who made the honor roll are Asharia Briggins, Madison Burks-Hunter, Christiana Burrell, Jayden Carlisle, An’toniyah Coleman, Derionna Collins, Javarrion Crooks, Lovell Mcguffie Jr., Na’Asia... Read More
Drought, wildfires prompt Governor to order: No outdoor burning at all in Ala.
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions,... Read More
Alfa Youth Leadership Conference
Hale County student Will Kyser attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 13-14 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. The event is for 9th and 10th graders. Sponsors are Alabama Farmers Federation, Hale County Farmers Federation, Alabama... Read More
Greensboro Farmers’ Cooperative annual stockholder’s meeting
Mr. John C. Jay, Jr. was presented with a plaque from Greensboro Farmers’ Cooperative at the annual stockholder’s meeting on Tuesday night that read “In grateful appreciation for his dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the Greensboro Farmers’ Cooperative given this day October 24, 2023”. Mr. Jay is an original member of the board of... Read More
Seniors can sign up for Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program by Nov. 27 deadline
The deadline to use 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefits has been extended to November 27. Recipients are encouraged to visit participating locations to use existing program benefits before they expire. Benefits can be redeemed at statesanctioned farmers markets, farm stands, and U-Pick operations for fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, honey, and cut herbs.... Read More