Council buys fire turnout gear, approves sales tax holiday March 26
Greensboro City Council voted last Tuesday night, March 26 to accept a bid of $77,800.00 from Central Alabama Training Solutions (CATS) for new turnout gear to outfit the city’s volunteer fire department. The Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $74,000.00 towards the purchase, said City Clerk... Read More
Visit Extension to learn more about Alabama Growers’ Permit program
Marie McGruder of McGruder Farms, LLC in Akron, recently visited the Hale County Alabama Extension Office to receive her Alabama Growers Permit. McGruder plans to grow culinary herbs alongside other seasonal fruits and vegetables. With an Alabama Growers Permit, farmers can sell directly to consumers without paying licensing fees or sales tax for raw agricultural... Read More
Black Belt Community Foundation Arts Grant cycle for 2024 now open, funding projects up to $5,000
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is offering community and arts grant opportunities open to community-based organizations operating within its 12-county service area comprising Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties of Alabama. The 2024 BBCF Arts and Community Grants Cycle opened on March 28th with the online... Read More
The AYSA Panthers, a youth basketball team
The AYSA Panthers, a youth basketball team composed of students from Hale and Tuscaloosa Counties, are pictured above after recently winning the Spring Break Shootout recently. The Panthers are part of the Amateur Athletics Union, a youth sports organization made up of independent teams which compete in AAU tournaments against other teams.
“Inspiration,“ a ladies’ trio
“Inspiration,“ a ladies’ trio from God’s Bible School & College in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be ministering in music at Greensboro Bible Methodist Church, located at 2006 South Street, on Sunday, April 7 at 10:45 a.m. A love offering will be received on behalf of the ministries of the school. Please plan on joining us for... Read More
Constant, will be new assistant superintendent for Phenix City
Dr. Jessica Constant has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of Phenix City Schools of Teaching and Learning. A native of Greensboro, AL, Dr. Constant brings a wealth of experience and a passion for educational excellence to her new role. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the field of education, Dr. Constant... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 21, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Magnolia Homemakers and Community Leaders met here on March 19
The Magnolia Homemakers and Community leaders held their monthly meeting for March at the Hale County Extension Office on Tuesday, March 19 in Greensboro. Pam Hamilton, President, called the meeting to order and offered the devotional. Hamilton also led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance. Anne Bailey read the minutes of the previous meeting... Read More
St. Paul District Matrons’ auxiliary will meet March 30 here
The St Paul District’s Matron’s Auxiliary will host its regularly scheduled 5th Saturday meeting on March 30, 2024 at the District Building at 10am. Everyone is encouraged to attend and share ideas for Kingdom building and unity.
City of Gboro sets municipal court amnesty day for April 11
The City of Greensboro is offering an Amnesty Day on April 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The amnesty program provides an opportunity for those with certain municipal court charges to clear their case without the concern of being physically arrested. Amnesty is offered to all individuals who have received traffic or parking tickets, failed to... Read More